Luke vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Luke Rank #34

Timothy Rank #208

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Luke or Timothy more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Luke and Timothy mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and Timothy boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.