Alexander vs Argus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Argus Rank #14,142

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #14142 for Argus.

Is Alexander or Argus more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Argus mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Argus boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.