Xavier vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Xavier Rank #102

Alex Rank #205

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Xavier or Alex more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Alex mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Xavier and Alex boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.