David vs Emmanuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Emmanuel

Boy #180 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian French Spanish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Manuel, Manu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Emmanuel Rank #180

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #180 for Emmanuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Emmanuel ___

  • Emmanuel James
  • Emmanuel David
  • Emmanuel Louis
  • Emmanuel Michael
  • Emmanuel Joseph
  • Emmanuel Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Emmanuel

Gabriel Raphael Miriam Sophia Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Emmanuel more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Emmanuel at #180 in the United States.

What do David and Emmanuel mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Emmanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Emmanuel boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Emmanuel is primarily a boy name.

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