Legend vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #157
Total SSA Count: 2,275
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Legend Rank #157

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #157 for Legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Legend or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Legend and Luke mean?

Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Legend and Luke boy or girl names?

Legend is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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