Jonathan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Jonathan Rank #83

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and David mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Jonathan and David boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.