Tatum vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Tatum Rank #195

Alex Rank #205

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Tatum or Alex more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Alex mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Tatum and Alex boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.