David vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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David Rank #31

Joseph Rank #32

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #32 for Joseph.

Is David or Joseph more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Joseph at #32 in the United States.

What do David and Joseph mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are David and Joseph boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.