Alexander vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Alexander Rank #27

David Rank #31

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #31 for David.

Is Alexander or David more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Alexander and David mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Alexander and David boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.