Lex vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Dave Rank #2,019

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

Is Lex or Dave more popular?

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

What do Lex and Dave mean?

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

Are Lex and Dave boy or girl names?

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