Sebastian vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Sebastian Rank #14
David Rank #31

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #31 for David.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sebastian or David more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and David mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Sebastian and David boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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