Samuel vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Samuel Rank #17

David Rank #31

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #31 for David.

Is Samuel or David more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Samuel and David mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Samuel and David boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.