Alex vs Ayva

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Ayva Rank #2,208

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2208 for Ayva.

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

Ayva ___

  • Ayva Rose
  • Ayva Marie
  • Ayva Grace
  • Ayva Claire
  • Ayva Jane
  • Ayva Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Ayva

Isla Nora Mia Liam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Ayva more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ayva at #2208 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ayva mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ayva means "quince (the fruit)" (Turkish origin).

Are Alex and Ayva boy or girl names?

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

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