Luke vs Gideon

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

Similar Names

Luther Noah Lucius Luis

Full profile for Luke →

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Full profile for Gideon →

Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Gideon Rank #332

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Gideon more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Luke and Gideon mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Gideon boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Gideon vs Luke Luke vs Luther Luke vs Noah Luke vs Lucius Luke vs Luis

← Full profile: Luke ← Full profile: Gideon Browse all baby names