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John vs Luka

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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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

John Rank #21
Luka Rank #94

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #94 for Luka.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Luka more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do John and Luka mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are John and Luka boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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