Alex vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Alex Rank #205

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Greyson mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Alex and Greyson boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.