Bryce vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Bryce Rank #297

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #297 for Bryce.

Is Bryce or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Bryce at #297 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Alex mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Bryce and Alex boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.