Alex vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Samuel mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Samuel boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.