Luke vs Parker

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

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the game preserve"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Park

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Parker Rank #97

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #97 for Parker.

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

Parker ___

  • Parker James
  • Parker Lee
  • Parker William
  • Parker Thomas
  • Parker Alexander
  • Parker Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Parker

Logan Cooper Carter Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Parker more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Luke and Parker mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Parker means "keeper of the game preserve" (Middle English origin).

Are Luke and Parker boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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