Alex vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Alex Rank #205

Paul Rank #264

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Alex or Paul more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Alex and Paul mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Alex and Paul boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.