Stephen vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Stephen Rank #378

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Alex mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Alex boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.