Alex vs Bentley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Bentley Rank #201

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Bentley more popular?

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Bentley mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Bentley boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Bentley is primarily a boy name.