Alex vs Arnab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Alex Rank #205

Arnab Rank #26,572

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Is Alex or Arnab more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Alex and Arnab mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alex and Arnab boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.