Maverick vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Maverick Rank #36
Luke Rank #34

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maverick or Luke more popular?

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

What do Maverick and Luke mean?

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

Are Maverick and Luke boy or girl names?

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

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