Connor vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

Playground Safety Score

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Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

Luka ___

  • Luka James
  • Luka Alexander
  • Luka Michael
  • Luka Thomas
  • Luka William
  • Luka Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Luka mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Connor and Luka boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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