Luka vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Luka Rank #94

Xander Rank #216

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Luka or Xander more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Luka and Xander mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Luka and Xander boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.