David vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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David Rank #31

Davidson Rank #5,723

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is David or Davidson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do David and Davidson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are David and Davidson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.