Dylan vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

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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

Dylan Rank #28
Luka Rank #94

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #94 for Luka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

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 Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Luka more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Luka mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Dylan and Luka boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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