Alex vs Mateo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Mateo mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Mateo boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.