Alex vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Alex Rank #205

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Xavier mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Alex and Xavier boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.