Carter vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #45
Total SSA Count: 6,267
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Cole Milo Jett Sawyer

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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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Sawyer Miles Graham Jonathan

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Popularity Comparison

Carter Rank #45

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #45 for Carter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Carter at #45 in the United States.

What do Carter and Luke mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Carter and Luke boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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