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Henson 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

Henson Rank #5,111
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #5111 for Henson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Henson and David mean?

Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Henson and David boy or girl names?

Henson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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