Alex vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Erick Rank #333

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Alex or Erick more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Alex and Erick mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Alex and Erick boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.