Adam vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

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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

Adam Rank #100
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #100 for Adam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Luke mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Adam and Luke boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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