Alex vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ethan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Ethan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.