Luke vs Nolan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Boy #64 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Nuallán"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Luke Rank #34

Nolan Rank #64

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #64 for Nolan.

Is Luke or Nolan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nolan at #64 in the United States.

What do Luke and Nolan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Nolan means "descendant of Nuallán" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Luke and Nolan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Nolan is primarily a boy name.