Alex vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Richard Rank #232

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Alex or Richard more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Alex and Richard mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Alex and Richard boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.