Luke vs River

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

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River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

River Rank #112

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or River more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Luke and River mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Luke and River boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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