Alexander vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Alexander Rank #27

Hunter Rank #128

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Alexander or Hunter more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Hunter mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Alexander and Hunter boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.