Alexander vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Alexander Rank #27

Austin Rank #107

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Alexander or Austin more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Austin mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Alexander and Austin boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.