Walker vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Walker Rank #82

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #82 for Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Walker and Luke mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Walker and Luke boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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