Alex vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jacob mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Jacob boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.