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David vs Thomas

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
Thomas Rank #39

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #39 for Thomas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Thomas more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do David and Thomas mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are David and Thomas boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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