Alex vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Michael mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Michael boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.