Luca vs William

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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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
10,596
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Bill, Billy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #23 for Luca.

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

William ___

  • William James
  • William Thomas
  • William Henry
  • William Alexander
  • William Edward
  • William Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luca

Mia Gianna Matteo Sofia Nico

If you choose William

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Luca at #23 in the United States.

What do Luca and William mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Luca and William boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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