Anthony vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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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

Anthony Rank #44
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #44 for Anthony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Luke mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Anthony and Luke boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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