Ivan vs Luciano

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

Playground Safety Score

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Luciano

Boy #349 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin (lux)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#349
Total SSA Count
974
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Luca, Luci, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Luciano Rank #349

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #349 for Luciano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

Luciano ___

  • Luciano James
  • Luciano Marco
  • Luciano Rafael
  • Luciano Sebastian
  • Luciano David
  • Luciano Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Luciano

Isabella Valentina Marco Sofia Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Luciano more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Luciano at #349 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Luciano mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Luciano means "light" (Latin (lux) origin).

Are Ivan and Luciano boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Luciano is primarily a boy name.

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