Lucas vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Lucas Rank #9

Alexander Rank #27

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Lucas or Alexander more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Alexander mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Lucas and Alexander boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.