Alex vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Mark Rank #246

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Alex or Mark more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Alex and Mark mean?

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

Are Alex and Mark boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.