Luka vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Luka Rank #94

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Ian mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Luka and Ian boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.