Alex vs Ayyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

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Alex Rank #205

Ayyan Rank #10,810

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Is Alex or Ayyan more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ayyan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Alex and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.