Leo vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Leo Rank #24

Luke Rank #34

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Leo or Luke more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Leo and Luke mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Leo and Luke boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.