David
beloved
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- DAY-vid
- Popularity
- falling
Common nicknames
About the name David
David is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
David is king, psalmist and giant-slayer in the Hebrew Bible, and a prophet as Dawud in Islam. He is also the patron saint of Wales, where the name has particular national feeling. After decades in the English-speaking top 10 it has slipped down the charts, which is exactly why some parents are returning to it: familiar, unpretentious, no explanation required.
Variants and spellings: Dawid, Davide, Daud, Dawud.
Popularity trend: David is used less often now than it was a generation ago, which can make it feel fresh again.
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Frequently asked about David
- What does the name David mean?
- David means "beloved". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name David come from?
- David originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is David a boy or girl name?
- David is a boy name.