Luke
from Lucania, light
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- LOOK
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Luke
Luke is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "from Lucania, light". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Luke has held a steady US top-50 position for boys for the last two decades. The Gospel writer Luke is traditionally identified as a physician and companion of Paul. The Greek root points to Lucania in southern Italy, but the name is closely associated with 'light' by association with Lucius and Lucia.
Popularity trend: Luke has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Luke
- What does the name Luke mean?
- Luke means "from Lucania, light". It's a boy name of Greek origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Luke come from?
- Luke originates from Greek. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Luke a boy or girl name?
- Luke is a boy name.