Alex vs Ellerie

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
Ellerie Rank #2,355

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2355 for Ellerie.

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

Ellerie ___

  • Ellerie Rose
  • Ellerie Jane
  • Ellerie Mae
  • Ellerie Claire
  • Ellerie Wren
  • Ellerie June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Ellerie

Hadley Emery Sutton Beckett Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Ellerie more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ellerie at #2355 in the United States.

What do Alex and Ellerie mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ellerie means "alder tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Ellerie boy or girl names?

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

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