Luke vs Luther

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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Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,499
Total SSA Count: 119
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Luther Rank #1,499

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #1499 for Luther.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Luther more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luke and Luther mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Luke and Luther boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.

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