Luther vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

German English American

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Luther Rank #1,499

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1499 for Luther.

Is Luther or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and West mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Luther and West boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.