Colter vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colter

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #218
Total SSA Count: 1,643
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

Colter Rank #218

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #218 for Colter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Luke mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Colter and Luke boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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