Luka vs Parker

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Parker Rank #97

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #97 for Parker.

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

Parker ___

  • Parker James
  • Parker Lee
  • Parker William
  • Parker Thomas
  • Parker Alexander
  • Parker Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Parker more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Luka and Parker mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Luka and Parker boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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