What does the name David mean?

The name David means "Beloved".

What is the origin of the name David?

David is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 7,317 babies were named David in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, David is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Biblical Popular

Births Last Year: 7,317 ↘

All-Time Total: 3,646,209

Peak Year: 1955

David is a Hebrew name derived from the root word "dwd," meaning "beloved" or "uncle." It has been used for centuries and has biblical significance.

Boy names closely related to David

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Girl names closely related to David

Kaylee Emma Arya Eva Zoe Hanna Sophia Ariella

Names with similar meaning to David

Ahuva Ailyn Aime Aimee Ami Amia Amie Amiya

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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