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Hunter 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

Hunter Rank #128
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #128 for Hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Luke mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Hunter and Luke boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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