Aaron vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Aaron Rank #79

Alex Rank #205

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Aaron or Alex more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Alex mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aaron and Alex boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.