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Eli vs Luke

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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Popularity Comparison

Eli Rank #92
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #92 for Eli.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eli or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Eli and Luke mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Eli and Luke boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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