Alex vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Alex Rank #205

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Bryson mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Alex and Bryson boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.