Alex vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Alex Rank #205

Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Elliot mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Alex and Elliot boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.