Felix vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Felix Rank #177

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #177 for Felix.

Is Felix or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Alexander mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Felix and Alexander boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.