Carlos vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Carlos Rank #135

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #135 for Carlos.

Is Carlos or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.

What do Carlos and David mean?

Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Carlos and David boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.