Luan vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Cultural Roots

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,566
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
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

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Luka mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Luan and Luka boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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