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Luke vs Patrick

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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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Patrick Rank #221

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Patrick more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Luke and Patrick mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Luke and Patrick boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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