Alex vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jack mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Jack boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.