Luke vs Xavier

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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Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish French English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
3,337
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Xave, Zave

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Xavier Rank #102

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #102 for Xavier.

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

Xavier ___

  • Xavier James
  • Xavier Michael
  • Xavier Cole
  • Xavier Reid
  • Xavier Thomas
  • Xavier Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Xavier

Sebastian Nathaniel Isabelle Sophia Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Xavier more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do Luke and Xavier mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Luke and Xavier boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.

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