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David vs Jose

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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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Jose Rank #91

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #91 for Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jose more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do David and Jose mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Jose boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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