Brody vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #224 for Brody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Luke mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Brody and Luke boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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