Omar vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Omar Rank #260

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #260 for Omar.

Is Omar or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Omar and Alex mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Omar and Alex boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.