Lucas vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Lucas Rank #9

Alex Rank #205

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Lucas or Alex more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Alex mean?

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

Are Lucas and Alex boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.