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David vs Sebastian

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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David Rank #31
Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #31 for David.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Sebastian mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are David and Sebastian boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.

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