Luke vs Maxwell

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

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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
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Maxwell Rank #182

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luke ___

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

Maxwell ___

  • Maxwell James
  • Maxwell Thomas
  • Maxwell William
  • Maxwell Alexander
  • Maxwell Charles
  • Maxwell Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Maxwell

Eloise Charlotte Harrison Theodore Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Maxwell more popular?

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

What do Luke and Maxwell mean?

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

Are Luke and Maxwell boy or girl names?

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

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