Alex vs Ace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Alex Rank #205

Ace Rank #165

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Ace more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ace mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Alex and Ace boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ace is primarily a boy name.