Alex vs Isaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Isaiah Rank #56

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Isaiah more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Isaiah mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Isaiah boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.