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Luis vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Luis Rank #130
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #130 for Luis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luis or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Luis and Luke mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Luis and Luke boy or girl names?

Luis is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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