Luke vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Luke Rank #34

Evan Rank #143

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Luke or Evan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Luke and Evan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Luke and Evan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.