Alexander vs Juan

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 #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Filipino

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Alexander Rank #27

Juan Rank #137

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #137 for Juan.

Is Alexander or Juan more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Juan mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Juan boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.