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Luke vs Ferry

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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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Ferry Rank #32,658

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Ferry more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Luke and Ferry mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Luke and Ferry boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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