Dave vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Dave Rank #2,019

Lysander Rank #2,200

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Dave or Lysander more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Dave and Lysander mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Dave and Lysander boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.