Jonathan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jonathan Rank #83

Alex Rank #205

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Jonathan or Alex more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Alex mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jonathan and Alex boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.