Alex vs Maelee

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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Maelee

Girl #2,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved pearl and meadow combined"

Origin: American English (blended)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,077
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mae, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Maelee Rank #2,077

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2077 for Maelee.

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

Maelee ___

  • Maelee Grace
  • Maelee Anne
  • Maelee Rose
  • Maelee Jane
  • Maelee Claire
  • Maelee Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Maelee

Hadley Finley Emery Blythe Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Maelee more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Maelee at #2077 in the United States.

What do Alex and Maelee mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Maelee means "beloved pearl and meadow combined" (American English (blended) origin).

Are Alex and Maelee boy or girl names?

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

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