Alex vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Daniel mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Daniel boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.