Evan vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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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

Evan Rank #143
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #143 for Evan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

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 Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Luke mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Evan and Luke boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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