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Luke vs Tate

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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Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Tate Rank #210

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #210 for Tate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Tate more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Luke and Tate mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Luke and Tate boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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