Back to Baby Names

David vs Kaven

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

Similar Names

Kaven

Boy #5,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, comely, gentle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Caomhán)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,100
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Kaven Rank #5,100

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #5100 for Kaven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Kaven more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Kaven at #5100 in the United States.

What do David and Kaven mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Kaven means "handsome, comely, gentle" (Irish Gaelic (Caomhán) origin).

Are David and Kaven boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Kaven is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons