Alex vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Nicholas mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.