Aidan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aidan

Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Aidan Rank #312

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #312 for Aidan.

Is Aidan or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Alex mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aidan and Alex boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.