Xander vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Xander Rank #216

Luke Rank #34

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

Is Xander or Luke more popular?

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

What do Xander and Luke mean?

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

Are Xander and Luke boy or girl names?

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