Alex vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Alex Rank #205

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Charles mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Alex and Charles boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.