Nathan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Nathan Rank #62

Alex Rank #205

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Nathan or Alex more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Alex mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Alex boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.