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Thomas vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Thomas Rank #39
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #39 for Thomas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomas or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Luke mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Thomas and Luke boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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