Back to Baby Names

Connor vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Luke mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Connor and Luke boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons