Alex vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Prince Rank #404

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Alex or Prince more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Alex and Prince mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Prince boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.