Alex vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Alex Rank #205

Adolf Rank #26,599

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Alex or Adolf more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Alex and Adolf mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Alex and Adolf boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.