Christopher vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Christopher Rank #61

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Christopher or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and David mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Christopher and David boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.