Alex vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Roman mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Roman boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.