David vs Jackson

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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Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
6,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jack, Jax

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Jackson Rank #35

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #35 for Jackson.

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

Jackson ___

  • Jackson James
  • Jackson Lee
  • Jackson Alexander
  • Jackson Thomas
  • Jackson Michael
  • Jackson Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Jackson

Mason Hunter Addison Parker Wyatt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jackson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do David and Jackson mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are David and Jackson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.

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