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Jorge vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jorge

Boy #285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#285
Total SSA Count
1,179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jorge Rank #285
Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #285 for Jorge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jorge or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Jorge at #285 in the United States.

What do Jorge and Alex mean?

Jorge means "farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jorge and Alex boy or girl names?

Jorge is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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