Name comparison · boy names
Alessandro vs. Alex
In 2025, Alex leads at #232 among U.S. boys' names, with Alessandro at #497. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Alessandro | Alex |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #497 | #232 |
| Babies in 2025 | 608 | 1,515 |
| All-time peak | #497 in 2025 | #47 in 1995 |
| Uniqueness score | 41 / 100 | 30 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Nevada (#187) | Rhode Island (#140) |