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Alexa vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexa

Girl #808 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#808
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alexa Rank #808
Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #808 for Alexa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexa or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alexa at #808 in the United States.

What do Alexa and Alex mean?

Alexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alexa and Alex boy or girl names?

Alexa is primarily a girl name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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