Ryan vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

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Ryan Rank #87

Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Luca mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Luca boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.