Barrett vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Luke mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Barrett and Luke boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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