Alex vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Wesley mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Wesley boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.