Ezra vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez

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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

Ezra Rank #13
Luka Rank #94

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #94 for Luka.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ezra ___

  • Ezra James
  • Ezra Cole
  • Ezra Thomas
  • Ezra Bennett
  • Ezra River
  • Ezra John

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 Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

If you choose Luka

Mia Nina Zara Ivan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Luka more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Luka mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Ezra and Luka boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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