Matthew vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Alex Rank #205

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Matthew or Alex more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Alex mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Alex boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.