Alex vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Lucas mean?

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

Are Alex and Lucas boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.