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At a Glance: Name: Luke – Meaning: man from Lucania – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LOOK
Luke is a classic boy's name, pronounced LOOK. It comes from Greek and means "man from Lucania." You'll sometimes see it said to mean "light" because it resembles the Latin word lux, but it actually refers to someone from the ancient Italian region of Lucania.
Meaning & Origin of Luke
Meaning: Man from Lucania.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: light Actually: While sometimes thought to mean "light" due to its similarity with the Latin word lux, Luke actually refers to someone from the ancient Italian region of Lucania.
How to Pronounce Luke
Phonetic: LOOK IPA: /ˈluːk/
Popularity of Luke
Luke ranked #34 in the U.S. in 2024, with 7,039 babies given the name. Its peak came in 2014, when it reached #28 with 10,521 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Luke mean?
Man from Lucania.
How do you pronounce Luke?
Luke is pronounced LOOK (IPA: /ˈluːk/).
Is Luke a popular name right now?
Luke peaked at #28 in 2014 and is ranked #34 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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