David vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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David Rank #31

Max Rank #175

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #175 for Max.

Is David or Max more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do David and Max mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are David and Max boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.