Luke vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Luke Rank #34

Roman Rank #52

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Luke or Roman more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Luke and Roman mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Luke and Roman boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.