Alex vs Juan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Juan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Juan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.