Alex vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Maximus Rank #331

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Alex or Maximus more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Alex and Maximus mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Maximus boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.