Luke Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Luke Name at a Glance

Name	Luke
Meaning	'Luminous, white'
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Luke Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Luke means “'Luminous, white”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Luke Name Origin

Our database records Luke under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Luke a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Luke is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Luke

When considering Luke for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.