Luke vs Oliver

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 #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Luke Rank #34

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Luke or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Oliver mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Luke and Oliver boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.