Brooks vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #67
Total SSA Count: 4,793
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Kai Brody Ethan Chase

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Brooks Rank #67

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #67 for Brooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Luke mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Brooks and Luke boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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