Alex vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Alex Rank #205

Ferry Rank #32,658

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Alex or Ferry more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ferry mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Alex and Ferry boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.