Luke vs Matthew

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

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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Matthew mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Luke and Matthew boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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