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David vs Roman

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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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Roman Rank #52

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #52 for Roman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Roman more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do David and Roman mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are David and Roman boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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