Alex vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Peter mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Peter boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.