Luka vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Luka Rank #94

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Rowan mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Luka and Rowan boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.