Luke vs David

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

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 7,317
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and David mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Luke and David boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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