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David vs Andrew

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

David Rank #31
Andrew Rank #68

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Andrew more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do David and Andrew mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are David and Andrew boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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