David vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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David Rank #31

Jackson Rank #35

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is David or Jackson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do David and Jackson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are David and Jackson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.