Alex vs Cesar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"head of hair"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Cesar Rank #361

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #361 for Cesar.

Is Alex or Cesar more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Alex and Cesar mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Cesar boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Cesar is primarily a boy name.