Luke vs Maxwell

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

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Jeremiah Jasper Micah Theodore

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Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #182
Total SSA Count: 2,021
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Maxwell Rank #182

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Maxwell more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Luke and Maxwell mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Luke and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.

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