Luka vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Luka Rank #94

Ivan Rank #153

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Luka or Ivan more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Luka and Ivan mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Luka and Ivan boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.