David vs Dace

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

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Dace

Boy #5,742 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Baltic traditional name, possibly related to David meaning beloved"

Origin: Latvian

Cultural Roots

Latvian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,742
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31

Dace Rank #5,742

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #5742 for Dace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Dace more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Dace at #5742 in the United States.

What do David and Dace mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Dace means "Baltic traditional name, possibly related to David meaning beloved" (Latvian origin).

Are David and Dace boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Dace is primarily a boy name.

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