Alex vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Patrick Rank #221

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Alex or Patrick more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Alex and Patrick mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Patrick boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.