#312024 rank
1955peak year
3,523,020babies named David since 1880
▼ 19%5-year trend
David popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does David mean?
From Hebrew Dawid, traditionally 'beloved'. The second king of Israel and slayer of Goliath, it became a staple among Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities across Europe and beyond.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like David
Same era, same vibe — if you like David, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Davids
- David Bowie, musician
- David Attenborough, broadcaster
Spellings & variants
DawidDavide
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