Alex vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Alex Rank #205

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Adam mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Alex and Adam boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.