David-Alexander

David-Alexander is a masculine double name that consists of the first names David and Alexander. The form David is a variant of the name Dawid.

What does the name David-Alexander mean?

The name David-Alexander is composed of the elements David and Alexander. David is considered a variant of the ancient Hebrew name Dawid and means 'the beloved'. Its origins lie in the ancient Hebrew term dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (on the paternal side), 'the brother of the father', or more broadly 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. Alexander, on the other hand, derives from the ancient Greek name Alexandros and can be translated as 'the defender of men'. This traces back to the ancient Greek terms aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which mean 'to ward off', 'to defend', or 'to protect', as well as anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'the man' or 'the human'.

Where does the name David-Alexander come from?

David-Alexander is a masculine double name whose roots lie in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew. It carries the meanings 'the beloved' and 'the defender of men'. The ancient Hebrew part derives from dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (on the paternal side), 'the brother of the father', and in a broader sense 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. The ancient Greek part comes from aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which mean 'to ward off', 'to defend', or 'to protect', as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), which stands for 'the man' or 'the human'.

How do you pronounce David-Alexander?

The pronunciation of David-Alexander is 'Da-vid A-lek-san-der' [ˈdaː.vɪt a.lɛkˈzan.dɐ]. The first part of the name is two syllables and calm, while the second part unfolds a lively sound dynamic with its multiple syllables. The transition from soft vowels to prominent consonants gives the name a dynamic touch. David-Alexander has an international sound and radiates a wide presence.

Popularity

In Germany, David-Alexander is among the rarer first names. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male baby names. The name had its best placement in 2008, when it ranked 1,535th. In the last ten years, David-Alexander has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,330th.