Henry vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6
Total SSA Count
11,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hal

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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

Henry Rank #6
Luka Rank #94

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #94 for Luka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henry ___

  • Henry James
  • Henry William
  • Henry Thomas
  • Henry Alexander
  • Henry John
  • Henry Oliver

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 Henry

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Oliver

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or Luka more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Henry and Luka mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Henry and Luka boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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