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David vs Jonathan

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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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Jonathan Rank #83

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jonathan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do David and Jonathan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are David and Jonathan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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