Jack vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Jack Rank #15

David Rank #31

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #31 for David.

Is Jack or David more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Jack and David mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Jack and David boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.