Jeremiah vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Jeremiah Rank #93
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremiah ___

  • Jeremiah James
  • Jeremiah Lee
  • Jeremiah David
  • Jeremiah Thomas
  • Jeremiah Michael
  • Jeremiah Alexander

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 Jeremiah

Elijah Isaiah Nehemiah Naomi Miriam

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremiah or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Luke mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Jeremiah and Luke boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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