Luke vs Daniel

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 #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luke Rank #34

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Luke or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Daniel mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Daniel boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.