Leonardo vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Leonardo Rank #84

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #84 for Leonardo.

Is Leonardo or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and David mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Leonardo and David boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.