Alex vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Bradley Rank #365

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Alex or Bradley more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Alex and Bradley mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Bradley boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Bradley is primarily a boy name.