Alex vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Girl #2,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Alex Rank #2,172

Iva Rank #2,169

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 vs #2172 for Alex.

Is Alex or Iva more popular?

Iva is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Alex at #2172 in the United States.

What do Alex and Iva mean?

Alex means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Alex and Iva boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a girl name. Iva is primarily a girl name.