Alex vs Lane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Lane Rank #261

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #261 for Lane.

Is Alex or Lane more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Alex and Lane mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Lane boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Lane is primarily a boy name.