Kevin vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Lukas Rank #268

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #268 for Lukas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kevin ___

  • Kevin James
  • Kevin Michael
  • Kevin Patrick
  • Kevin Thomas
  • Kevin Daniel
  • Kevin Joseph

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 Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Lukas more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Lukas mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Kevin and Lukas boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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