Steven vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Steven Rank #269

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Alex mean?

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

Are Steven and Alex boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.