Luke vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Luke Rank #34

Ian Rank #75

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Luke or Ian more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Luke and Ian mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Luke and Ian boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.