Alan vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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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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Alan Rank #167

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Luke mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Alan and Luke boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.