Walker vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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John Nathaniel Elijah George

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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

Walker Rank #82

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #82 for Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Walker and David mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Walker and David boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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