Luka vs Thomas

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
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Thomas mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Luka and Thomas boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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