Nathan vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Nathan Rank #62

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Luke mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Nathan and Luke boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.