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David vs Walker

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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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
4,023
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Walker Rank #82

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #82 for Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Walker more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do David and Walker mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are David and Walker boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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