Elijah vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Elijah Rank #8

David Rank #31

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #31 for David.

Is Elijah or David more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Elijah and David mean?

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

Are Elijah and David boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.