Ian vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ian Rank #75
Luka Rank #94

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Luka more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Ian and Luka mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Ian and Luka boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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