Alexander vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Alexander Rank #27

Elliot Rank #150

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Alexander or Elliot more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Elliot mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Alexander and Elliot boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.