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Levi vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levi

Boy #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with, united"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
9,513
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

Levi Rank #12
Alex Rank #205

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #205 for Alex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levi or Alex more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Levi and Alex mean?

Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Levi and Alex boy or girl names?

Levi is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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