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Luke vs Grayson

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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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Grayson Rank #48

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Grayson more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Luke and Grayson mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Luke and Grayson boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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