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David vs Anthony

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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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Anthony Rank #44

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Anthony more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do David and Anthony mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are David and Anthony boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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