Felix vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Felix Rank #177

Alex Rank #205

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Felix or Alex more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Felix and Alex mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Felix and Alex boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.