Alex vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Nathan mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Nathan boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.