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Evan vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Luka mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Evan and Luka boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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