Luke vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Luke Rank #34

Alan Rank #167

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Luke or Alan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Luke and Alan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Luke and Alan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.