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David vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Alejandro Rank #185

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Alejandro more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do David and Alejandro mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are David and Alejandro boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.

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