Luke vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Theodore mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and Theodore boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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