Alex vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

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Alex Rank #205

Ellis Rank #697

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #697 for Ellis.

Is Alex or Ellis more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ellis at #697 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ellis mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ellis means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Alex and Ellis boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a girl name.