Joseph vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Joseph Rank #32

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #32 for Joseph.

Is Joseph or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Joseph at #32 in the United States.

What do Joseph and David mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Joseph and David boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.