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David vs Elliott

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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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Elliott Rank #163

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Elliott more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do David and Elliott mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are David and Elliott boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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