David vs Gara

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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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Gara Rank #24,397

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #24397 for Gara.

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

Gara ___

  • Gara Rose
  • Gara Maeve
  • Gara Brigid
  • Gara Fiona
  • Gara Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Gara

Cara Maeve Niamh Cormac Seamus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Gara more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Gara at #24397 in the United States.

What do David and Gara mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Gara means "rough; short one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are David and Gara boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Gara is primarily a girl name.

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