Luke vs Charles

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 #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Luke Rank #34

Charles Rank #51

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Luke or Charles more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Luke and Charles mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Charles boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.