Luka vs Luan

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

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Cultural Roots

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,566
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Luan Rank #1,566

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Luan more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luka and Luan mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Luka and Luan boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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