David vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 7,317
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Rowan Thomas Elliot Carlos

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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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Sebastian Adam Arlo Greyson

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31

Luke Rank #34

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Luke more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do David and Luke mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are David and Luke boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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