Micah vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #86 for Micah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Micah and Luke mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Micah and Luke boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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