Luke vs Colton

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
Full profile for Luke →

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Colton →

Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Colton Rank #98

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #98 for Colton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Colton more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Luke and Colton mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Luke and Colton boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Colton vs Luke Luke vs Harrison Luke vs Joshua Luke vs Abraham Luke vs Asher
← Full profile: Luke ← Full profile: Colton Browse all baby names