Alex vs Amerie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Lex

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Amerie

Girl #2,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic via Emery

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,293
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Meri

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Amerie Rank #2,293

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2293 for Amerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alex ___

  • Alex James
  • Alex Michael
  • Alex Thomas
  • Alex Ryan
  • Alex John
  • Alex William

Amerie ___

  • Amerie Grace
  • Amerie Jade
  • Amerie Rose
  • Amerie Nicole
  • Amerie Joy
  • Amerie Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Amerie

Zara Kai Noelle Zion Ayanna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Amerie more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Amerie at #2293 in the United States.

What do Alex and Amerie mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Amerie means "work, industrious" (Germanic via Emery origin).

Are Alex and Amerie boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Amerie is primarily a girl name.

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