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David vs Estes

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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Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Estes Rank #31,754

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #31754 for Estes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Estes more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do David and Estes mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are David and Estes boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.

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