Alex vs Mayte

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

✓ All Clear
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Mayte

Girl #1,998 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, dear, beloved"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Spanish Basque Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,998
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Tay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Mayte Rank #1,998

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #1998 for Mayte.

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

Mayte ___

  • Mayte Sofia
  • Mayte Valentina
  • Mayte Elena
  • Mayte Isabel
  • Mayte Carmen
  • Mayte Rosa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Mayte

Inigo Diego Valentina Carmen Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Mayte more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mayte at #1998 in the United States.

What do Alex and Mayte mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mayte means "lovable, dear, beloved" (Basque origin).

Are Alex and Mayte boy or girl names?

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

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