Luca vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Luca Rank #23

Alex Rank #205

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

Is Luca or Alex more popular?

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

What do Luca and Alex mean?

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

Are Luca and Alex boy or girl names?

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