David vs Jack

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

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Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jackie

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #31 for David.

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

Jack ___

  • Jack Henry
  • Jack Thomas
  • Jack William
  • Jack Oliver
  • Jack James
  • Jack Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Jack

Charlie Lily Oliver Sophie Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Jack mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Jack boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.

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