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Cameron vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
4,817
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Cameron Rank #66
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #66 for Cameron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Cameron at #66 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Luke mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Cameron and Luke boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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