Prince vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Prince Rank #404
Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #404 for Prince.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prince or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Alex mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Prince and Alex boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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