Ellis vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Luka mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Ellis and Luka boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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