David vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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David Rank #31

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #31 for David.

Is David or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Samuel mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Samuel boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.