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Luke vs Caleb

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
Caleb Rank #49

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #49 for Caleb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Caleb more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Caleb at #49 in the United States.

What do Luke and Caleb mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Caleb boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.

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