Ryan vs Luke

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 #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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Ryan Rank #87

Luke Rank #34

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

Is Ryan or Luke more popular?

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

What do Ryan and Luke mean?

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

Are Ryan and Luke boy or girl names?

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