Maxwell vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Baker Harrison Mason Holden

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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

Maxwell Rank #182

Luke Rank #34

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Luke more popular?

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

What do Maxwell and Luke mean?

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

Are Maxwell and Luke boy or girl names?

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

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