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  • Luka
  • Wilmer
Side-by-side comparison of Luka, Wilmer
FieldLukaWilmer
Record typeEditorially researched profileOfficial statistical record (evidence-only)
Gender usagemalemale
MeaningA form of Lucas/Luke used widely across South Slavic and Eastern European languages.Not yet recorded
OriginSlavic (Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Russian, Georgian, Old Church Slavic forms)Not yet recorded
Pronunciation/ˈluː.ka/Not yet recorded
Syllables22
Common variants / nicknamesNot yet recordedNot yet recorded
Recorded regional usageAU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZNO
Most recent popularity observationNew South Wales, Australia · Boys #77 (2025)Norway · Boys #184 (2025)
Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score)90/100Not yet recorded
Spelling simplicity (demonstration score)95/10088/100
International familiarity (demonstration score)100/10040/100
Data Confidencemediummedium

What the data shows

  • Luka has a recorded origin (Slavic (Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Russian, Georgian, Old Church Slavic forms)); Wilmer does not have one recorded yet.
  • Luka and Wilmer both have 2 syllables.
  • A meaning is recorded for Luka; Wilmer doesn't have one written yet.
  • Both names have recorded usage in NO.

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