Bryan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Bryan Rank #306

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Alex mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Bryan and Alex boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.