Luke vs Arthur

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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Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #105
Total SSA Count: 3,318
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Arthur Rank #105

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #105 for Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Arthur more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Luke and Arthur mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Luke and Arthur boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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