Daniel vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Daniel Rank #16

Alex Rank #205

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Daniel or Alex more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Alex mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Daniel and Alex boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.