Memphis vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Girl #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white walls (Inbu-hedj, alternate name)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Memphis Rank #1,596

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #1596 for Memphis.

Is Memphis or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Memphis at #1596 in the United States.

What do Memphis and Alex mean?

Memphis means "white walls (Inbu-hedj, alternate name)" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Memphis and Alex boy or girl names?

Memphis is primarily a girl name. Alex is primarily a boy name.