Aiden vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #47
Total SSA Count: 6,243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Milo Knox Hunter Greyson

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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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Elliot Walker Kevin Colton

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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #47 for Aiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Aiden at #47 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Luke mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Aiden and Luke boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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