Alex vs Baylor

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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Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Baylor Rank #366

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #366 for Baylor.

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

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Baylor more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Baylor at #366 in the United States.

What do Alex and Baylor mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin).

Are Alex and Baylor boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Baylor is primarily a boy name.

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