Luke
Greek boy's name meaning “light; from Lucania”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- light; from Lucania
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #31
- Born in 2023
- 7,244
Meaning & origin
Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, 'from Lucania', long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'. Luke wrote one of the four gospels.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Luke ranked #31 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,244 US boys were given the name Luke.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #29 in 2018
“Unranked” means Luke was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Luke: frequently asked questions
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke is a Greek name meaning "light; from Lucania". Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, 'from Lucania', long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'. Luke wrote one of the four gospels.
Where does the name Luke come from?
Luke is of Greek origin. Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, 'from Lucania', long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'. Luke wrote one of the four gospels.
Is Luke a boy or a girl name?
Luke is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Luke?
In 2023, 7,244 US boys were given the name Luke.
Is Luke a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Luke ranked #31 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.