Theo vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Theo Rank #80
Luke Rank #34

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theo or Luke more popular?

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

What do Theo and Luke mean?

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

Are Theo and Luke boy or girl names?

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

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