Alex vs Afrim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #26,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"approach, drawing near, coming closer"

Origin: Albanian

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Alex Rank #205

Afrim Rank #26,853

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #26853 for Afrim.

Is Alex or Afrim more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Afrim at #26853 in the United States.

What do Alex and Afrim mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Afrim means "approach, drawing near, coming closer" (Albanian origin).

Are Alex and Afrim boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Afrim is primarily a boy name.