Luke vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Cultural Roots

Greek English Russian Scottish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27
Total SSA Count: 7,517
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #34 for Luke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Luke and Alexander mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Luke and Alexander boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.

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