Ivan vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Ivan Rank #153

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Ivan or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Luka mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Ivan and Luka boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.