Alex vs Antonio

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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Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Toni, Anton

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Antonio Rank #181

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 vs #205 for Alex.

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

Antonio ___

  • Antonio Carlos
  • Antonio Miguel
  • Antonio Luis
  • Antonio James
  • Antonio Rafael
  • Antonio Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Antonio

Isabella Sofia Marco Elena Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Antonio more popular?

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Antonio mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Antonio boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Antonio is primarily a boy name.

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