Alex vs Yitzchok

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Yitzchok Rank #961

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Is Alex or Yitzchok more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Alex and Yitzchok mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.