Names Starting With L
BoyGreek#28 in 2025
Luke
Luke is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “light-giving, luminous.” It ranked #28 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
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meaning & origin
The name Luke means “light-giving, luminous.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Derived from Greek 'Loukas,' meaning 'from Lucania' or linked to 'leukos' (light). Saint Luke the Evangelist is the patron of physicians and artists; Luke Skywalker made the name iconic for a new generation.
popularity over time
#322020
#312021
#302022
#292023
#282024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #28 |
| 2023 | #29 |
| 2022 | #30 |
| 2021 | #31 |
| 2020 | #32 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Luke
- Luke Skywalker (Star Wars character)
- Saint Luke the Evangelist
- Luke Bryan (country singer)
- Luke Perry (actor)
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