Michael vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Michael Rank #18

Alex Rank #205

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Michael or Alex more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Michael and Alex mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Michael and Alex boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.