Aiyan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiyan

Boy #33,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's gift"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,510
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiyan Rank #33,510
Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #33510 for Aiyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiyan or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Aiyan at #33510 in the United States.

What do Aiyan and Alex mean?

Aiyan means "God's gift" (Arabic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aiyan and Alex boy or girl names?

Aiyan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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