Leo vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Leo Rank #24

Alex Rank #205

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Leo or Alex more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Leo and Alex mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Leo and Alex boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.