Elliott vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Elliott Rank #163

Alex Rank #205

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Elliott or Alex more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Alex mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Elliott and Alex boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.