Luther vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,499
Total SSA Count: 119
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Noah Luke Walker Fletcher

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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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Luther Noah Lucius Luis

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Popularity Comparison

Luther Rank #1,499

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #1499 for Luther.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luther or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and Luke mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Luther and Luke boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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