Juan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Juan Rank #137

Alex Rank #205

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Juan or Alex more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Juan and Alex mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Juan and Alex boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.