Alexander vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Alexander Rank #27

Luka Rank #94

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Alexander or Luka more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Luka mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Alexander and Luka boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.