Robert vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #90
Total SSA Count: 3,785
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Robert Rank #90

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #90 for Robert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Luke mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Robert and Luke boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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