Alex vs Marco

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Marco Rank #387

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #387 for Marco.

Is Alex or Marco more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Alex and Marco mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Marco boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Marco is primarily a boy name.