Alex vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Alex Rank #205

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ivan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Alex and Ivan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.