Alex vs Kaiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Alex Rank #205

Kaiden Rank #207

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #207 for Kaiden.

Is Alex or Kaiden more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Kaiden at #207 in the United States.

What do Alex and Kaiden mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Alex and Kaiden boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Kaiden is primarily a boy name.