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Luke vs Luis

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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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Luis Rank #130

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #130 for Luis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Luis more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Luke and Luis mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Luis boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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