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Luke vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Theodore mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and Theodore boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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