Alex vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Alex Rank #205

Karson Rank #398

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Alex or Karson more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Alex and Karson mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Alex and Karson boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.