Atticus vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Atticus Rank #277

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Atticus or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Alex mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Atticus and Alex boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.