Alex vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Atticus Rank #277

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Alex or Atticus more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Alex and Atticus mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Alex and Atticus boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.