Benjamin vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Benjamin Rank #11

David Rank #31

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #31 for David.

Is Benjamin or David more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and David mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Benjamin and David boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.