John vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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John Rank #21

Alexander Rank #27

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is John or Alexander more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do John and Alexander mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are John and Alexander boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.