Luka vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Luka Rank #94

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #94 for Luka.

Is Luka or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Luka at #94 in the United States.

What do Luka and Alexander mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Luka and Alexander boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.