Alex vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and George mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and George boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.