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Jason 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

Jason Rank #148
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and David mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Jason and David boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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