Luke vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luke Rank #34

Nathan Rank #62

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Luke or Nathan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Luke and Nathan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Nathan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.