Alexander vs Tatum

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 #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Alexander Rank #27

Tatum Rank #195

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #195 for Tatum.

Is Alexander or Tatum more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Tatum mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alexander and Tatum boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.