Alexander vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Alexander Rank #27

Mason Rank #42

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #42 for Mason.

Is Alexander or Mason more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Mason mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Alexander and Mason boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.