Tatum vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
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

Tatum Rank #195
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #195 for Tatum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Luke mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Tatum and Luke boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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