Edward vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

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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

Edward Rank #228
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #228 for Edward.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

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 Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Luke mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Edward and Luke boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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