Alex vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Alex Rank #205

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Luke mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Alex and Luke boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.