David vs El

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #34,273 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God"

Origin: Ancient Hebrew/Semitic

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David Rank #31

El Rank #34,273

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #34273 for El.

Is David or El more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to El at #34273 in the United States.

What do David and El mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). El means "God" (Ancient Hebrew/Semitic origin).

Are David and El boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. El is primarily a boy name.