Jayden vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayden

Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jayden Rank #59

Alex Rank #205

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Jayden or Alex more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Alex mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jayden and Alex boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.