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Luka vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Evan Rank #143

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Evan more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Luka and Evan mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Luka and Evan boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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