David vs James
David
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved
Peak: 1955 (4.13%)
James
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Peak: 1944 (5.54%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | David | James |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.73% | 5.01% |
| 1890 | 0.61% | 4.26% |
| 1900 | 0.55% | 4.47% |
| 1910 | 0.60% | 4.41% |
| 1920 | 0.68% | 4.35% |
| 1930 | 1.09% | 4.78% |
| 1940 | 2.33% | 5.27% |
| 1950 | 3.34% | 4.73% |
| 1960 | 3.97% | 3.55% |
| 1970 | 3.24% | 3.24% |
| 1980 | 2.26% | 2.12% |
| 1990 | 1.57% | 1.50% |
| 2000 | 0.95% | 0.86% |
FAQ
Is David or James more popular?
James has historically been more popular. David peaked in 1955 while James peaked in 1944.
What do David and James mean?
David means "Beloved" while James means "Supplanter".