Alex vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ashton mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Ashton boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.