Tyler vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Tyler Rank #191

Alex Rank #205

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Tyler or Alex more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Alex mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Tyler and Alex boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.