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Luke vs Hunter

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
Hunter Rank #128

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #128 for Hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Hunter more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Luke and Hunter mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Luke and Hunter boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.

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