Austin vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Austin Rank #107

Alex Rank #205

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Austin or Alex more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Austin and Alex mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Austin and Alex boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.