Alex vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Dean mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Alex and Dean boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.