Alex vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jude mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Jude boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.