Luke vs Robert

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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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #90
Total SSA Count: 3,785
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Robert Rank #90

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #90 for Robert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Robert more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Luke and Robert mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Luke and Robert boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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