David vs Luis

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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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Luis Rank #130

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #130 for Luis.

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

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Luis more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do David and Luis mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are David and Luis boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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