Gabriel vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Thiago Jacob Theo Christian

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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

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Anthony Thiago Ian Riley

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and David mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Gabriel and David boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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