Liam vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Liam Rank #1
Luka Rank #94

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #94 for Luka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Luka more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Liam and Luka mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Liam and Luka boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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