Luke vs Leon

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 #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Luke Rank #34

Leon Rank #141

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

Is Luke or Leon more popular?

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

What do Luke and Leon mean?

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

Are Luke and Leon boy or girl names?

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