Alex vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

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Alex Rank #205

Omar Rank #260

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #260 for Omar.

Is Alex or Omar more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Alex and Omar mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Alex and Omar boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.