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Luke vs Jonathan

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
Jonathan Rank #83

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Jonathan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Luke and Jonathan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Luke and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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