Briggs vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Briggs Rank #327

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Alex mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Alex boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.