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Coulson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Coulson Rank #6,468
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #6468 for Coulson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coulson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Coulson at #6468 in the United States.

What do Coulson and David mean?

Coulson means "son of Cole (son of Nicholas)" (Old English patronymic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Coulson and David boy or girl names?

Coulson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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