Graham vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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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

Graham Rank #129
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #129 for Graham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Luke ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Graham and Luke mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Graham and Luke boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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