Baby Names Luke Name Meaning By Wendy Wisner Wendy Wisner LinkedIn Twitter Wendy Wisner is a lactation consultant and writer covering maternal/child health, parenting, general health and wellness, and mental health. She has worked with breastfeeding parents for over a decade, and is a mom to two boys. Learn about our editorial process Updated on October 31, 2022 Fact checked by Cara Lustik Fact checked by Cara Lustik LinkedIn Cara Lustik is a fact-checker and copywriter. She has more than 15 years of experience crafting stories in the branding, licensing, and entertainment industries. Learn about our editorial process Print Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents How Popular Is the Name Luke? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Luke Luke is an English form of the Latin Lucas, from the Greek name Loukas meaning "from Lucania," referring to the region in southern Italy. Origin: Luke from the Bible, a physician who was a disciple of St. Paul, was called Lukas in Greek. This was shortened to Luke in English.Gender: Luke is traditionally the masculine form of the name. Lucy and Lucia are available as feminine variations..Pronunciation: LOO-k (rhymes with “duke”) Although baby names are often separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex need not play any role in your name selection process. It’s important to select the name that you feel is best suited for your new baby. How Popular Is the Name Luke? The name Luke has been a top 500 name for boys in the U.S. since 1955, but it got a bump in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. This is perhaps because of the 1977 release of the first “Star Wars” film, featuring Luke Skywalker as its central character. Luke ranked #97 in the U.S. in 1980, breaking into the top 100 for the first time, but it hovered in that area for another decade. The name began seriously climbing in popularity in the 1990s, ranking in the top 50 in 2001. The latest statistics rank Luke as the #31 name for boys in America. Although the name Luke is typically used as a masculine name, it can certainly be used however you see fit as sex doesn't have to be a part of your name selection process. Name Variations As a biblical name, Luke has an equivalent in virtually every known language. These include: Lluc (Catalan) Loek (Dutch) Loukas (Greek) Luc (French) Luca (Italian) Lucio (Spanish) Luka (Georgian) Lukacs (Hungarian) Lukas (German) Lukasz (Polish) Lukács (Hungarian) Lukás (Czech) Lukyan (Russian) Lusio (Zuni) Luukas (Finnish) Lùcas (Scottish) Lúcás (Irish) Luke is sometimes used as a nickname for Lucius or Luther. Similar Names Lucas/Lukas, originally variant forms of the same name, are also seen in English. Other boy names starting with L: LaneLangstonLawrenceLeonLeonardoLiamLinusLionelLouisLyle Other boy names from the New Testament: AndrewBartholomewJohnMarkMatthewPaulPeterPhilipThomas Suggested Sibling Names Luke may pair well with the following names: AsherBenjaminDylanHenryJulianHannahNoraRileyStellaZoe Famous People Named Luke Lucius “Luke” Appling (1907–1991), Baseball Hall of Famer who played shortstop for the Chicago White SoxLuke Askew (1932–2012), American actor known for his role in the film “Easy Rider”Luke Babbitt, former NBA player who played for the Miami Heat Luke Burbank, American radio host and host of the Seattle-based podcast “Too Beautiful to Live”Luke Combs, American country music singer-songwriterLuke Donald, English professional golfer who was formerly the top golf player in the worldLuke Farrell, American baseball player known as a pitcher for the Minnesota TwinsLuke Gazdic is a Canadian former professional ice hockey wingerLuke Goss, English actor and musician, formerly drummer for the 1980s pop band BrosLuke Grimes, American actor known for his roles in the film “American Sniper” and the “Fifty Shades” film seriesLuke Hemmings, Australian singer-songwriter and musician, known as the lead vocalist for the Australian band 5 Seconds of SummerLuke Hemsworth, Australian actor known for his role in the HBO series “Westworld”Luke James, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriterLuke Kelly (1940–1984), Irish singer and folk musician known for his distinctive singing style and strong stances on social issues Luke Kuechly, American football player and former NFL Defensive Rookie of the YearLucas Patrick McCown, former NFL quarterback who played for several teams including the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans SaintsLuke Perry (1966–2019), American actor known for his roles in the TV series “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Riverdale”Luke Shaw, English footballer who plays for Manchester United Luke Wilson, American actor known for his roles in such films as “Legally Blonde,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” and “Idiocracy” More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names 100 Gender-Neutral Baby Names 275 Popular Baby Names for Twins 2 Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Get Ready for Baby: Popularity of a Name. Recording Academy. Artist: Luke James. By Wendy Wisner Wendy Wisner is a lactation consultant and writer covering maternal/child health, parenting, general health and wellness, and mental health. She has worked with breastfeeding parents for over a decade, and is a mom to two boys. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit