Lukas vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #268 for Lukas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lukas ___

  • Lukas James
  • Lukas Alexander
  • Lukas Henrik
  • Lukas Erik
  • Lukas Cole
  • Lukas Reid

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Oliver mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lukas and Oliver boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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