Luke vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #34 for Luke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luke ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Olivia mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Luke and Olivia boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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