Leonardo vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Leonardo Rank #84

Alex Rank #205

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Leonardo or Alex more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Alex mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Leonardo and Alex boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.