Hunter vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Hunter Rank #128

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and David mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Hunter and David boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.