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Luke vs Malachi

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
Malachi Rank #149

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #149 for Malachi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Malachi more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Luke and Malachi mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Malachi boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.

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