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Luke vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Noah mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Noah boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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