Luke vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Luke Rank #34

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Luke or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Liam mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Luke and Liam boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.