Alex vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Luca mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Luca boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.