Alex vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Alex Rank #205

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jason mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Alex and Jason boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.