Alexander vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Cultural Roots

Greek English Russian Scottish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27
Total SSA Count: 7,517
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alexander Rank #27

Luke Rank #34

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexander or Luke more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Luke mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Alexander and Luke boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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