Alex vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Alex Rank #205

Briggs Rank #327

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Alex or Briggs more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Alex and Briggs mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Alex and Briggs boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.