Luka vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Ryan Rank #87

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luka ___

  • Luka James
  • Luka Alexander
  • Luka Michael
  • Luka Thomas
  • Luka William
  • Luka Joseph

Ryan ___

  • Ryan James
  • Ryan Michael
  • Ryan Patrick
  • Ryan Thomas
  • Ryan Cole
  • Ryan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

If you choose Ryan

Connor Aidan Brendan Kaitlyn Meghan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Ryan more popular?

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

What do Luka and Ryan mean?

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

Are Luka and Ryan boy or girl names?

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

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