Alex vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Timothy Rank #208

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Alex or Timothy more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Alex and Timothy mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Timothy boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.