Alex vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Alex Rank #205

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Matteo mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Alex and Matteo boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.