David vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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David Rank #31

Ryan Rank #87

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is David or Ryan more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do David and Ryan mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are David and Ryan boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.