Alex vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Alex Rank #205

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Harrison mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Alex and Harrison boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.