Alis vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alis

Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alis Rank #5,260

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5260 for Alis.

Is Alis or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alis and Alex mean?

Alis means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alis and Alex boy or girl names?

Alis is primarily a girl name. Alex is primarily a boy name.