Orion vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Orion Rank #326

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Alex mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Orion and Alex boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.