Luke vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Luke Rank #34

Elijah Rank #8

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

Is Luke or Elijah more popular?

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

What do Luke and Elijah mean?

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

Are Luke and Elijah boy or girl names?

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