Mario vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Mario Rank #399

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Mario or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Alex mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mario and Alex boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.