Alex vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Oscar Rank #217

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Alex or Oscar more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Alex and Oscar mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Oscar boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.