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Mateo vs Luke

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mateo Rank #7
Luke Rank #34

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mateo or Luke more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Mateo and Luke mean?

Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Mateo and Luke boy or girl names?

Mateo is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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