Alex vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Simon Rank #251

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Alex or Simon more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Alex and Simon mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Simon boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.