Luke vs Dean

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

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Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #142
Total SSA Count: 2,545
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Dean Rank #142

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Dean more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Luke and Dean mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Luke and Dean boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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