Alex vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Alex Rank #205

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and David mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Alex and David boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.