Angel vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angel

Boy #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63
Total SSA Count
4,964
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Angel Rank #63
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #63 for Angel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angel or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Angel at #63 in the United States.

What do Angel and Luke mean?

Angel means "messenger" (Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Angel and Luke boy or girl names?

Angel is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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