Luke vs Jackson

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

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Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35
Total SSA Count: 6,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Jackson Rank #35

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #35 for Jackson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Jackson more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Luke and Jackson mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Luke and Jackson boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.

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