Alex vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Alex Rank #205

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Evan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Alex and Evan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.