Nash vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Nash Rank #240

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Nash or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Alex mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Nash and Alex boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.