Alexander vs Bennett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #60 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blessed"

Origin: Latin

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Alexander Rank #27

Bennett Rank #60

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #60 for Bennett.

Is Alexander or Bennett more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Bennett at #60 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Bennett mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Bennett means "blessed" (Latin origin).

Are Alexander and Bennett boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Bennett is primarily a boy name.