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David vs Coulson

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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Coulson

Boy #6,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cole (son of Nicholas)"

Origin: Old English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Pop culture/Marvel

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,468
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Coulson Rank #6,468

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #6468 for Coulson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Coulson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Coulson at #6468 in the United States.

What do David and Coulson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Coulson means "son of Cole (son of Nicholas)" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are David and Coulson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Coulson is primarily a boy name.

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