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Luke vs Jude

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
Jude Rank #156

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Jude more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Luke and Jude mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Jude boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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