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Luke vs Aaron

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

Luke Rank #34
Aaron Rank #79

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Aaron more popular?

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

What do Luke and Aaron mean?

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

Are Luke and Aaron boy or girl names?

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

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