Oliver vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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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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Oliver Rank #3

Luke Rank #34

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Oliver or Luke more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Luke mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Oliver and Luke boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.