Matthew vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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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Leonardo Jordan Edward Lorenzo

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Luke Rank #34

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Luke more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Luke mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Matthew and Luke boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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