Alexander vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

George Rank #123

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #123 for George.

Is Alexander or George more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Alexander and George mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and George boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.