Alexander vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Alexander Rank #27

Tyler Rank #191

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Alexander or Tyler more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Tyler mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Alexander and Tyler boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.