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
Nicknames
El

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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

Ellis Rank #273
Luka Rank #94

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

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 Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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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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