Jace vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jace Rank #114

Alex Rank #205

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Jace or Alex more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Jace and Alex mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jace and Alex boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.