Samuel vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Alex Rank #205

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Samuel or Alex more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Alex mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Alex boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.