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David vs Zachary

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
Zachary Rank #194

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #194 for Zachary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Zachary more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do David and Zachary mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Zachary boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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