Ethan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Ethan Rank #19

David Rank #31

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #31 for David.

Is Ethan or David more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Ethan and David mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Ethan and David boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.