River vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Cooper Grayson Matteo Bryson

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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

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Luke mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are River and Luke boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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