David vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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David Rank #31

Alan Rank #167

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #167 for Alan.

Is David or Alan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do David and Alan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are David and Alan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.