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Harrison vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Popularity Comparison

Harrison Rank #121
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and David mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Harrison and David boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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