Xander vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Xander Rank #216

Lukas Rank #268

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

Is Xander or Lukas more popular?

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

What do Xander and Lukas mean?

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

Are Xander and Lukas boy or girl names?

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