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John-David

Quick answerJohn-David is a compound name combining "John" (from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "David" (from Hebrew David, meaning "beloved").

Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank—
TrendStable
Peak year1959
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureChristian Western
ReligionChristianity
Numerology6 Chaldean 7
Global rank#5,484

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name John-David

John-David is a compound name combining "John" (from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "David" (from Hebrew David, meaning "beloved").

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Etymology

John-David is a compound name combining "John" (from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "David" (from Hebrew David, meaning "beloved"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly among Protestant denominations, and gained popularity in the 20th century as a way to honor multiple family members or biblical figures simultaneously.

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