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Antonio vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Antonio Rank #181
Alex Rank #205

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 vs #205 for Alex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antonio or Alex more popular?

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Antonio and Alex mean?

Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Antonio and Alex boy or girl names?

Antonio is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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