Alexander vs Yitzchok

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 #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

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Alexander Rank #27

Yitzchok Rank #961

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Is Alexander or Yitzchok more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Yitzchok mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.