Gideon vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Gideon Rank #332

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Luke mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Gideon and Luke boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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