Alex vs Dalani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Lex

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Dalani

Girl #2,263 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, serene"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African-American American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,263
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Dalani Rank #2,263

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #2263 for Dalani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alex ___

  • Alex James
  • Alex Michael
  • Alex Thomas
  • Alex Ryan
  • Alex John
  • Alex William

Dalani ___

  • Dalani Rose
  • Dalani Marie
  • Dalani Simone
  • Dalani Jade
  • Dalani Celeste
  • Dalani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alex

Ryan Emma Sophie Natalie Jack

If you choose Dalani

Amara Zuri Nia Imani Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Dalani more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Dalani at #2263 in the United States.

What do Alex and Dalani mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin).

Are Alex and Dalani boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Dalani is primarily a girl name.

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