Alys vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alys Rank #5,224

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alys or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Alex mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alys and Alex boy or girl names?

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