Jason vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jason Rank #148

Alex Rank #205

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Jason or Alex more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Jason and Alex mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jason and Alex boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.