Alexander vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Alexander Rank #27

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Ethan mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Ethan boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.