Alexander vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alexander Rank #27

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and John mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and John boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.