Adolf vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Alex mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Adolf and Alex boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.