Alex vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Alex Rank #205

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Henry mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alex and Henry boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.