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Henry 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

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Popularity Comparison

Henry Rank #6
Luke Rank #34

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or Luke more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Henry and Luke mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Henry and Luke boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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