David vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

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David Rank #31

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #31 for David.

Is David or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Elijah mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Elijah boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.