Hayden vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Hayden Rank #154

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and David mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Hayden and David boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.