Alex vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Alex Rank #205

Sonny Rank #336

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Alex or Sonny more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Alex and Sonny mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Alex and Sonny boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.