Alex vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Preston Rank #330

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Alex or Preston more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Alex and Preston mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Preston boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.