Wesley vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Protestant Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #58
Total SSA Count: 5,144
Syllables: 3
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

Wesley Rank #58

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #58 for Wesley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wesley or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Wesley at #58 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Luke mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Wesley and Luke boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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