Luke vs Giovanni

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

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Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #122
Total SSA Count: 2,951
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Giovanni Rank #122

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Giovanni more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Luke and Giovanni mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Giovanni boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.

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