Brayden vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #190
Total SSA Count: 1,917
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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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Popularity Comparison

Brayden Rank #190

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #190 for Brayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brayden or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Luke mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Brayden and Luke boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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