Luke vs Brayden

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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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Brayden Rank #190

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Brayden more popular?

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

What do Luke and Brayden mean?

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

Are Luke and Brayden boy or girl names?

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

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