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Luke vs Mateo

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
Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Mateo mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Mateo boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.

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