David vs Jesus

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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Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Jesus Rank #164

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #164 for Jesus.

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

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jesus more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do David and Jesus mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are David and Jesus boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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