Lukas vs Robert

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

✓ All Clear
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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lukas Rank #268
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Robert mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Lukas and Robert boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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