Luke vs George

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

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
George Rank #123

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or George more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Luke and George mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and George boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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