Luke vs Maverick

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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Maverick

Boy #36 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"independent thinker, non-conformist"

Origin: American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
6,615
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Maverick Rank #36

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #36 for Maverick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Maverick more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Maverick at #36 in the United States.

What do Luke and Maverick mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Luke and Maverick boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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