Liam 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Luke Rank #34

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #34 for Luke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Luke more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Liam and Luke mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Liam and Luke boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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