Edwin vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

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Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Lukas Rank #268

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 vs #383 for Edwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

Lukas ___

  • Lukas James
  • Lukas Alexander
  • Lukas Henrik
  • Lukas Erik
  • Lukas Cole
  • Lukas Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Lukas more popular?

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Lukas mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Edwin and Lukas boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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