Alex vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Alex Rank #205

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Matthew mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Alex and Matthew boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.