Jude vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Biblical European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#156
Total SSA Count
2,284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jude Rank #156
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jude or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Jude and Luke mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Jude and Luke boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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