Ryan vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

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Ryan Rank #87

Luka Rank #94

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

Is Ryan or Luka more popular?

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

What do Ryan and Luka mean?

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

Are Ryan and Luka boy or girl names?

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