David vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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David Rank #31

Alex Rank #205

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #205 for Alex.

Is David or Alex more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do David and Alex mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are David and Alex boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.