Alexander vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Alexander Rank #27

Alan Rank #167

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alexander or Alan more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Alan mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Alexander and Alan boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.