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David vs Danielson

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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Danielson

Boy #42,761 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Daniel, God is my judge"

Origin: Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,761
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Danielson Rank #42,761

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #42761 for Danielson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Danielson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Danielson at #42761 in the United States.

What do David and Danielson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Danielson means "son of Daniel, God is my judge" (Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are David and Danielson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Danielson is primarily a boy name.

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