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Luke vs Edward

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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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Edward Rank #228

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #228 for Edward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Edward more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Luke and Edward mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Luke and Edward boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.

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