Luke vs Colter

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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Colter

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #218
Total SSA Count: 1,643
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Colter Rank #218

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #218 for Colter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Colter more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Luke and Colter mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Luke and Colter boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.

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