Alex vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Tyler Rank #191

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Tyler more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Tyler mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Tyler boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.