Alex vs Esty

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
Esty Rank #2,155

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2155 for Esty.

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

Esty ___

  • Esty Rose
  • Esty Pearl
  • Esty Mae
  • Esty Ruth
  • Esty Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Esty

Malka Rivka Shmuel Devorah Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Esty more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Esty at #2155 in the United States.

What do Alex and Esty mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Esty means "star" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Esty boy or girl names?

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

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