Alioth vs Drex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alioth

Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,817
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Al

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Drex

Boy #18,791 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Modern invented name with powerful, dynamic connotations"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,791
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alioth Rank #18,817
Drex Rank #18,791

Drex is more popular, ranked #18791 vs #18817 for Alioth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alioth ___

  • Alioth James
  • Alioth Cole
  • Alioth River
  • Alioth Grey
  • Alioth Finn
  • Alioth Sage

Drex ___

  • Drex James
  • Drex Cole
  • Drex Lee
  • Drex Anthony
  • Drex Hunter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alioth

Rigel Atlas Orion Lyra Vega

If you choose Drex

Rex Knox Jax Brax Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alioth or Drex more popular?

Drex is more popular, ranked #18791 compared to Alioth at #18817 in the United States.

What do Alioth and Drex mean?

Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin). Drex means "Modern invented name with powerful, dynamic connotations" (American English origin).

Are Alioth and Drex boy or girl names?

Alioth is primarily a boy name. Drex is primarily a boy name.

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