Alex vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Benjamin mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.