Alex vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Elijah mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Elijah boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.