Alex vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Alex Rank #205

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Robert mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Alex and Robert boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.