Luke vs August

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

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Weston Brayden Ace Abraham

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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #88
Total SSA Count: 3,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

August Rank #88

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #88 for August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or August more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Luke and August mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Luke and August boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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