Micah vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Micah Rank #86

Alex Rank #205

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Micah or Alex more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Micah and Alex mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Micah and Alex boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.