Luka vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Luka Rank #94
Ellis Rank #273

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Ellis more popular?

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

What do Luka and Ellis mean?

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

Are Luka and Ellis boy or girl names?

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

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