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Luke vs Gavin

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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Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Gavin Rank #254

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #254 for Gavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Gavin more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Luke and Gavin mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Luke and Gavin boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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