Nathan vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Nathan Rank #62

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Alexander mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Nathan and Alexander boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.