Alex vs Mayli

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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Mayli

Girl #2,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,207
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Mayli Rank #2,207

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2207 for Mayli.

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

Mayli ___

  • Mayli Rose
  • Mayli Jean
  • Mayli Claire
  • Mayli Anne
  • Mayli Jade
  • Mayli Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Mayli

Leilani Mia Kai Lily Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Mayli more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mayli at #2207 in the United States.

What do Alex and Mayli mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mayli means "beautiful, lovely" (Chinese origin).

Are Alex and Mayli boy or girl names?

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

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