Alexander vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alexander Rank #27

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Daniel mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Daniel boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.