Jacob vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41
Total SSA Count: 6,496
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Jacob Rank #41

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #41 for Jacob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Luke mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Jacob and Luke boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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