Luka vs Giovanni

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

Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Giovanni Rank #122

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Giovanni more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Luka and Giovanni mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and Giovanni boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.

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