Alex vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Anthony mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Anthony boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.