Alex vs Dante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring, lasting"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Dante Rank #323

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #323 for Dante.

Is Alex or Dante more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Dante at #323 in the United States.

What do Alex and Dante mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dante means "enduring, lasting" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Dante boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Dante is primarily a boy name.