David vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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David Rank #31

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #31 for David.

Is David or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and John mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and John boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.