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Felix vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Felix Rank #177
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #177 for Felix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Luke mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Felix and Luke boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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