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David vs Aaron

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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Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Aaron Rank #79

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #79 for Aaron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Aaron more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do David and Aaron mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are David and Aaron boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.

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