Elsie vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Boy #26,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Elsie Rank #26,507

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #26507 for Elsie.

Is Elsie or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Elsie at #26507 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Alex mean?

Elsie means "pledged to God" (Hebrew (via Elizabeth) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Elsie and Alex boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.