Jackson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Jackson Rank #35

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and David mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Jackson and David boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.