Alex vs Jayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Jayden Rank #59

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jayden more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jayden mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Jayden boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.