Alex vs Caliana

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Caliana Rank #2,061

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2061 for Caliana.

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

Caliana ___

  • Caliana Rose
  • Caliana Sofia
  • Caliana Grace
  • Caliana Maeve
  • Caliana Jade
  • Caliana Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Caliana

Arianna Juliana Sebastian Mateo Celeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Caliana more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Caliana at #2061 in the United States.

What do Alex and Caliana mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Caliana means "beautiful" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Caliana boy or girl names?

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

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