Luka vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Luka Rank #94

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Ryan mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Luka and Ryan boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.