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John vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Luca Rank #23

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #23 for Luca.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Luca more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Luca at #23 in the United States.

What do John and Luca mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are John and Luca boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.

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