Luke is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Light, bringer of light.” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lukey. As of 2023, Luke ranks #31 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #31 in 2020.
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LOOK
Phonetic spelling
Currently #31 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Luke means “Light, bringer of light.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Luke is pronounced LOOK.
Luke is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Luke currently ranks #31 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Luke include Lukey.
Middle names that pair well with Luke include Luke James, Luke Thomas, Luke Alexander.
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