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Luke vs Theo

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Theo Rank #80

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #80 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Theo more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Luke and Theo mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Luke and Theo boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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