Alek vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Lek

Playground Safety Score

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Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,019
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Davey, Davy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Dave Rank #2,019

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2019 for Dave.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alek ___

  • Alek Nikolai
  • Alek Josef
  • Alek Ivan
  • Alek Roman
  • Alek Dmitri
  • Alek James

Dave ___

  • Dave James
  • Dave Michael
  • Dave Thomas
  • Dave William
  • Dave Paul
  • Dave Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Dave more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Alek and Dave mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alek and Dave boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.

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