Luke vs Walker

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

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Walker Rank #82

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #82 for Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Walker more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Luke and Walker mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Luke and Walker boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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