Luke vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Luke Rank #34

Ryan Rank #87

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Luke or Ryan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Luke and Ryan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Luke and Ryan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.