David vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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David Rank #31

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #31 for David.

Is David or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Julian mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are David and Julian boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.