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Luke vs Henry

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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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Henry mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Henry boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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