Alex vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Nicolas mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.