Lucas vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Lucas Rank #9

Alejandro Rank #185

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Lucas or Alejandro more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Alejandro mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Lucas and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.