Luke vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luke Rank #34

Abel Rank #220

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Luke or Abel more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Luke and Abel mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Abel boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.