Alex vs Alis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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Alex Rank #205

Alis Rank #5,260

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5260 for Alis.

Is Alex or Alis more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alex and Alis mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Alis means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Alex and Alis boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Alis is primarily a girl name.