Elias vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Elias Rank #25
David Rank #31

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #31 for David.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elias or David more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Elias and David mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Elias and David boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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