Luke vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luke Rank #34

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Luke or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Benjamin mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.