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Luca vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
John Rank #21

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or John more popular?

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

What do Luca and John mean?

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

Are Luca and John boy or girl names?

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

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