Elijah vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Elijah Rank #8

Luke Rank #34

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Elijah or Luke more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Luke mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Elijah and Luke boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.