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David vs Henson

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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Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Henson Rank #5,111

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #5111 for Henson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Henson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do David and Henson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are David and Henson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Henson is primarily a boy name.

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