David vs Jonah

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

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Jonah Rank #126

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #126 for Jonah.

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

Jonah ___

  • Jonah James
  • Jonah Thomas
  • Jonah Elias
  • Jonah River
  • Jonah Gray
  • Jonah Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Jonah

Elijah Tobias Micah Phoebe Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Jonah more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do David and Jonah mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Jonah boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.

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