Luke
Luke comes from the Greek "Loukas," meaning "from Lucania." The name has long been associated with "lux," the Latin word for light. Saint Luke was the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, and the patron saint of physicians. Luke was a top-100 American name from 1975 to 2015, peaking at #20 in 2007. Luke Skywalker (the Mark Hamill character in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, 1977-1983) gave the name a permanent pop-culture anchor. The single syllable is direct, and the "k" ending gives it sharpness. Luke is a male name of Greek / Latin origin that means "From Lucania (or "light")". Brisk, biblical, and friendly. The name sounds modern. Lukes tend to be capable. US top 50 since 1980s. Well-known people named Luke include Saint Luke (evangelist), Luke Skywalker (Star Wars character), Luke Wilson (actor), Luke (Greek name). Common variations and related forms of Luke include Lucas (Latin), Luca (Italian), Lukas (German/Scandinavian), Lú (Irish).