Luca vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
Luis Rank #130

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #130 for Luis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luca ___

  • Luca James
  • Luca Thomas
  • Luca Anthony
  • Luca Giovanni
  • Luca Marco
  • Luca Cole

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luca

Mia Gianna Matteo Sofia Nico

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Luis more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Luca and Luis mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Luca and Luis boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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