Raymond vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Raymond Rank #380

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Alex mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Raymond and Alex boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.