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David vs George

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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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
George Rank #123

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or George more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do David and George mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are David and George boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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