Davidson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Davidson Rank #5,723

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Davidson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and David mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Davidson and David boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.