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Jack vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Jack Rank #15
Luke Rank #34

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jack or Luke more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Jack and Luke mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Jack and Luke boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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