Luke vs Yitzchok

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

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Yitzchok Rank #961

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Yitzchok more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Luke and Yitzchok mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luke and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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