Alex vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Alex Rank #205

Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Micah mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Alex and Micah boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.