Luka vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #94 for Luka.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Theodore mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Luka and Theodore boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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