Benjamin vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Alex Rank #205

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Benjamin or Alex more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Alex mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Alex boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.