Luke

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A place name for Lucania, a region in Southern Italy now called Basilicata. In the New Testament, Luke is the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. During the Middle Ages, it was the basis for several surnames, such as Lucas and Luck. Influenced by Luke Skywalker, the character from the blockbuster "Star Wars" films.

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Popularity: Boys: Ranked #37 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Greek

Gender: Male

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Famous Lukes: Luke Goss (actor); Luke Spencer ("General Hospital" character); Luke Wilson (actor); Luke Duke ("The Dukes of Hazzard" character); Luke Perry (actor); Add a Famous Luke

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