John vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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John Rank #21

David Rank #31

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #31 for David.

Is John or David more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do John and David mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are John and David boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.