Luca vs Philippa

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

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Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
Philippa Rank #2,636

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #2636 for Philippa.

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

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luca

Mia Gianna Matteo Sofia Nico

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Philippa more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Luca and Philippa mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Luca and Philippa boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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