David vs John
David
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved
Peak: 1955 (4.13%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | David | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.73% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.61% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.55% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.60% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.68% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 1.09% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 2.33% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 3.34% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 3.97% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 3.24% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 2.26% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 1.57% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.95% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is David or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. David peaked in 1955 while John peaked in 1880.
What do David and John mean?
David means "Beloved" while John means "God is gracious".