John vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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John Rank #21

Alex Rank #205

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #205 for Alex.

Is John or Alex more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do John and Alex mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are John and Alex boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.