Alex vs Adit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Alex Rank #205

Adit Rank #36,351

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #36351 for Adit.

Is Alex or Adit more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Alex and Adit mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alex and Adit boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.