David vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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David Rank #31

Edward Rank #228

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #228 for Edward.

Is David or Edward more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do David and Edward mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are David and Edward boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.