Luke vs Rafael

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 #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luke Rank #34

Rafael Rank #222

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Luke or Rafael more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Luke and Rafael mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Rafael boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.