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David vs Jordan

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
Jordan Rank #104

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #104 for Jordan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jordan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do David and Jordan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Jordan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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