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Jose vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Jose Rank #91
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #91 for Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Jose and David mean?

Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Jose and David boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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