Eli vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

✓ All Clear

Eli Rank #92

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Eli or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Eli and David mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Eli and David boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.