Luis vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Luis Rank #130

Alex Rank #205

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Luis or Alex more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Luis and Alex mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Luis and Alex boy or girl names?

Luis is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.