Alex vs Ashan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #12,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smoke, smoky"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Ashan Rank #12,285

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #12285 for Ashan.

Is Alex or Ashan more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ashan at #12285 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ashan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ashan means "smoke, smoky" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Ashan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ashan is primarily a boy name.