Dave vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Dave Rank #2,019

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Alek mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Dave and Alek boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.