Luke vs Adolf

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

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Adolf Rank #26,599

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Adolf more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Luke and Adolf mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Luke and Adolf boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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