Luke
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
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Luke is easier than average by 2.0 points.
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Names related to Luke (root: luke)
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Luke belongs to a family of 10 related names.
noun 1. (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
noun 2. one of the four Gospels in the New Testament; contains details of Jesus's birth and early life
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Grounded individuals who create stable foundations through dedication and effort.
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Luke Fawcett
British trade unionist
Born: 1881
Luke Greenwood
English county cricketer (1834-1909)
Born: 1834
Luke Gilliam
Music engineer
Born: 1976
Luke Milbourne
English clergyman, critic and poet
Born: 1649
Luke Gale
England international rugby league footballer
Born: 1988
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #79 | 2019-2019 |
| Canada | boy | #39 | 2018-2018 |
| Ireland | boy | #9 | 2019-2019 |
| Netherlands | boy | #220 | 2019-2019 |
| New Zealand | boy | #49 | 2019-2019 |
| United Kingdom | boy | #94 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | boy | #29 | 2018-2018 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
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