George vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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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

George Rank #123
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Luke mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are George and Luke boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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