Alex vs Lillith

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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Lillith

Girl #2,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night creature"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Gothic Pagan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,224
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lilli, Lily, Lillie

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Lillith Rank #2,224

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2224 for Lillith.

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

Lillith ___

  • Lillith Rose
  • Lillith Sage
  • Lillith Faye
  • Lillith Eve
  • Lillith Dawn
  • Lillith Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Lillith

Morrigan Luna Astrid Raven Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Lillith more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Lillith at #2224 in the United States.

What do Alex and Lillith mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lillith means "of the night, night creature" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Alex and Lillith boy or girl names?

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

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