Tate vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Tate Rank #210

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Tate or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Alex mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Tate and Alex boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.