Alex vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Alex Rank #205

Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Luis mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Alex and Luis boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.