Colton vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Colton Rank #98
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Colton and Luke mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Colton and Luke boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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