Paul vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Alex mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Alex boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.