Luke vs Gael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #89 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Celtic

Irish Scottish Welsh French American

15 High Risk

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Luke Rank #34

Gael Rank #89

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #89 for Gael.

Is Luke or Gael more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Gael at #89 in the United States.

What do Luke and Gael mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Gael means "stranger, foreigner" (Celtic origin).

Are Luke and Gael boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Gael is primarily a boy name.