George vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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George Rank #123

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #123 for George.

Is George or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Alexander mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are George and Alexander boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.