Alex vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Hunter mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Hunter boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.