Alexander vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Alexander Rank #27

Jackson Rank #35

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Alexander or Jackson more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Jackson mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Alexander and Jackson boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.