Alex vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Alex Rank #205

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jonathan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Alex and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.