Alex vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Alex Rank #205

Brian Rank #301

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Alex or Brian more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Alex and Brian mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Alex and Brian boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.