Alex vs Zane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #305 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Gift from God"

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Alex Rank #205

Zane Rank #305

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #305 for Zane.

Is Alex or Zane more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Zane at #305 in the United States.

What do Alex and Zane mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Zane means "Gift from God".

Are Alex and Zane boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Zane is primarily a boy name.