Alex vs Andres

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Andres Rank #197

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Andres more popular?

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Andres mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Andres boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.