Alex vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Mathias Rank #338

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Alex or Mathias more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Alex and Mathias mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Mathias boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.