Aaron vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of strength; exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Aaron Rank #79
Luke Rank #34

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaron ___

  • Aaron James
  • Aaron Michael
  • Aaron David
  • Aaron Thomas
  • Aaron Cole
  • Aaron Blake

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aaron

Noah Eli Caleb Hannah Naomi

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaron or Luke more popular?

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

What do Aaron and Luke mean?

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

Are Aaron and Luke boy or girl names?

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

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