Kaleb vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kale, Kay

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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

Kaleb Rank #278
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #278 for Kaleb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaleb ___

  • Kaleb James
  • Kaleb Thomas
  • Kaleb Scott
  • Kaleb Lee
  • Kaleb Michael
  • Kaleb Ryan

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 Kaleb

Joshua Elijah Hannah Naomi Levi

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Kaleb at #278 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Luka mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Kaleb and Luka boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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