Alex vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Alex Rank #205

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and River mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Alex and River boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.