Alex vs Javier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque

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Alex Rank #205

Javier Rank #247

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #247 for Javier.

Is Alex or Javier more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Javier at #247 in the United States.

What do Alex and Javier mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Javier means "new house" (Basque origin).

Are Alex and Javier boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Javier is primarily a boy name.