Dave vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Dave Rank #2,019

Lex Rank #2,214

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Dave or Lex more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Dave and Lex mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Dave and Lex boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.