Luke vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Adam Rank #100

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Adam more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Luke and Adam mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Luke and Adam boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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