George vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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George Rank #123

Alex Rank #205

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #205 for Alex.

Is George or Alex more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do George and Alex mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are George and Alex boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.