Jackson vs Luke

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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Popularity Comparison

Jackson Rank #35
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #35 for Jackson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jackson ___

  • Jackson James
  • Jackson Lee
  • Jackson Alexander
  • Jackson Thomas
  • Jackson Michael
  • Jackson Reid

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 Jackson

Mason Hunter Addison Parker Wyatt

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Luke mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Jackson and Luke boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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