Luka vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luka Rank #94

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and John mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luka and John boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.