David vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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David Rank #31

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #31 for David.

Is David or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Oliver mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are David and Oliver boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.