Luke vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Luke Rank #34

Rowan Rank #71

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #71 for Rowan.

Is Luke or Rowan more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Rowan at #71 in the United States.

What do Luke and Rowan mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Luke and Rowan boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.