Luke vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Luke Rank #34

Xander Rank #216

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Luke or Xander more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Luke and Xander mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and Xander boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.