Alex vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Alex Rank #205

Alys Rank #5,224

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alex or Alys more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alex and Alys mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Alex and Alys boy or girl names?

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