Alex vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and John mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and John boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.