Luke vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Luke Rank #34

Leo Rank #24

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

Is Luke or Leo more popular?

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

What do Luke and Leo mean?

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

Are Luke and Leo boy or girl names?

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