Grant vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gra, Gry, Grie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Grant Rank #241
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grant ___

  • Grant Thomas
  • Grant William
  • Grant Alexander
  • Grant James
  • Grant Edward
  • Grant 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 Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Luka mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Grant and Luka boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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