Luka vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Lukas Rank #268

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #268 for Lukas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luka ___

  • Luka James
  • Luka Alexander
  • Luka Michael
  • Luka Thomas
  • Luka William
  • Luka 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 Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Lukas more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Luka and Lukas mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Luka and Lukas boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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