Grayson vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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

Grayson Rank #48
Luka Rank #94

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #94 for Luka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grayson ___

  • Grayson James
  • Grayson William
  • Grayson Thomas
  • Grayson Cole
  • Grayson Reid
  • Grayson Scott

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 Grayson

Hudson Jackson Carter Emma Olivia

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Luka more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Luka mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Grayson and Luka boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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