David vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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David Rank #31

Nicholas Rank #117

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is David or Nicholas more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do David and Nicholas mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are David and Nicholas boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.