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Luke vs Adrian

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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Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Adrian Rank #72

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Adrian more popular?

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

What do Luke and Adrian mean?

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

Are Luke and Adrian boy or girl names?

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

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