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David vs Leo

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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Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #31 for David.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Leo mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are David and Leo boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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