Alex vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Alex Rank #205

Ao Rank #14,516

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Alex or Ao more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ao mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Alex and Ao boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.