Elijah vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Elijah Rank #8

Alex Rank #205

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Elijah or Alex more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Alex mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Elijah and Alex boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.