Alex vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Orion Rank #326

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Alex or Orion more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Alex and Orion mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Orion boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.