Luke vs Legend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Legend Rank #157

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Legend more popular?

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

What do Luke and Legend mean?

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

Are Luke and Legend boy or girl names?

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

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