Alex vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

✓ All Clear

Alex Rank #205

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Joseph mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Alex and Joseph boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.