David vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

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David Rank #31

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #31 for David.

Is David or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Benjamin mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Benjamin boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.