Alexia vs Greta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexia

Girl #883 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian French American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#883
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lexi, Alex, Lia

Playground Safety Score

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Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexia Rank #883
Greta Rank #856

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #883 for Alexia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexia ___

  • Alexia Grace
  • Alexia Marie
  • Alexia Rose
  • Alexia Nicole
  • Alexia Lynn
  • Alexia Sofia

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexia

Marco Isabella Sebastian Valentina Adrian

If you choose Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexia or Greta more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Alexia at #883 in the United States.

What do Alexia and Greta mean?

Alexia means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Alexia and Greta boy or girl names?

Alexia is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.

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