Elliot vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Luka ___

  • Luka James
  • Luka Alexander
  • Luka Michael
  • Luka Thomas
  • Luka William
  • Luka Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Luka mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Elliot and Luka boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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