David vs Judah

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

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Judah Rank #179

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #179 for Judah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Judah more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do David and Judah mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Judah boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Judah is primarily a boy name.

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