Back to Baby Names

David vs Theo

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

Similar Names

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Theo Rank #80

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #80 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Theo more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do David and Theo mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are David and Theo boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons