Name comparison · boy names
Alan vs. Alex
In 2025, Alan leads at #191 among U.S. boys' names, with Alex at #232. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Alan | Alex |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #191 | #232 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,915 | 1,515 |
| All-time peak | #40 in 1951 | #47 in 1995 |
| Uniqueness score | 27 / 100 | 30 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Texas (#128) | Rhode Island (#140) |