Benjamin vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Benjamin Rank #11

Luke Rank #34

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Benjamin or Luke more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Luke mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Benjamin and Luke boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.