Anthony vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Anthony Rank #44

Alex Rank #205

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Anthony or Alex more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Alex mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Anthony and Alex boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.