Alex vs Aloysius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,779 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Aloysius Rank #4,779

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #4779 for Aloysius.

Is Alex or Aloysius more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Aloysius at #4779 in the United States.

What do Alex and Aloysius mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Aloysius means "famous warrior" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Alex and Aloysius boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Aloysius is primarily a boy name.