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Adrian 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

Adrian Rank #72
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Luke mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Adrian and Luke boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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