Luke vs Jacob

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

Similar Names

Rowan Theo Beau

Full profile for Luke →

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Leon Kevin Declan Nicolas

Full profile for Jacob →

Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Jacob Rank #41

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Jacob more popular?

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

What do Luke and Jacob mean?

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

Are Luke and Jacob boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Jacob vs Luke Luke vs Rowan Luke vs Theo Luke vs Beau Luke vs Leon

← Full profile: Luke ← Full profile: Jacob Browse all baby names