Alex vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Mario Rank #399

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Alex or Mario more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Alex and Mario mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Mario boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.