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Aaron 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

Aaron Rank #79
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #79 for Aaron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaron or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Luke mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Aaron and Luke boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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