Luke vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Luke Rank #34

Jesse Rank #187

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Luke or Jesse more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Luke and Jesse mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Jesse boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.