Luke vs Barrett

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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Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Theo George Kai Kohen

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Barrett Rank #186

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #186 for Barrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Barrett more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Luke and Barrett mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Barrett boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.

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