Luke vs William

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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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
10,596
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Bill, Billy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 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

William ___

  • William James
  • William Thomas
  • William Henry
  • William Alexander
  • William Edward
  • William Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose William

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and William mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and William boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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