Elliot vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Elliot Rank #150

Alex Rank #205

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Elliot or Alex more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Alex mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Elliot and Alex boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.