William vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10
Total SSA Count: 10,596
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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

William Rank #10

Luke Rank #34

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is William or Luke more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do William and Luke mean?

William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are William and Luke boy or girl names?

William is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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