Alexander vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Cultural Roots

Greek English Russian Scottish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27
Total SSA Count: 7,517
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #46
Total SSA Count: 6,267
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alexander Rank #27

Logan Rank #46

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexander or Logan more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Logan mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alexander and Logan boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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