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Luke vs Jonah

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
Jonah Rank #126

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #126 for Jonah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Jonah more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Luke and Jonah mean?

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

Are Luke and Jonah boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.

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