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Anthony vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and David mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Anthony and David boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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