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Jonah 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

Jonah Rank #126
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #126 for Jonah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonah or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Luke mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Jonah and Luke boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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