Luke vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Greek English Latin American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Luke Rank #34

Rory Rank #226

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Luke or Rory more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Luke and Rory mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Luke and Rory boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.