Luke vs Aiden

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

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Aiden Rank #47

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Aiden more popular?

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

What do Luke and Aiden mean?

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

Are Luke and Aiden boy or girl names?

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

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