Lukas vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Lukas Rank #268

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Xander mean?

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

Are Lukas and Xander boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.