Alex vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Alex Rank #205

Eric Rank #252

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Alex or Eric more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Alex and Eric mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Alex and Eric boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.