Luke vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Luke Rank #34

Lucius Rank #1,390

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Luke or Lucius more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Luke and Lucius mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Luke and Lucius boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.