Aloysius vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aloysius

Boy #4,779 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Aloysius Rank #4,779

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #4779 for Aloysius.

Is Aloysius or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Aloysius at #4779 in the United States.

What do Aloysius and Alex mean?

Aloysius means "famous warrior" (Germanic via Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aloysius and Alex boy or girl names?

Aloysius is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.