Ian vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Ian Rank #75

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Luke mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Ian and Luke boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.