Leonidas vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonidas

Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Leonidas Rank #509

Lukas Rank #268

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 vs #509 for Leonidas.

Is Leonidas or Lukas more popular?

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do Leonidas and Lukas mean?

Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Leonidas and Lukas boy or girl names?

Leonidas is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.