King vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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King Rank #343

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Alex mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are King and Alex boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.