Dan vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Dan Rank #1,931

Alek Rank #1,976

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Dan or Alek more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Dan and Alek mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Dan and Alek boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.