Leon vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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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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Leon Rank #141

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Leon or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Luke mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Leon and Luke boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.