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Luke vs Asher

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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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Asher mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Asher boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.

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