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Luke vs Ethan

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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Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Ethan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Ethan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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