David
David: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪvɪd/ · /ˈdeɪvəd/
Meaning and origin of David
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann).
Etymology
From Middle English David, Davyd, Davyde, from Old English Dauid, David, from Late Latin Dāvīd, from Koine Greek Δαυῑ̈́δ (Dauī̈́d), from Biblical Hebrew דָּוִד (dāwiḏ, literally “beloved”).
How popular is David?
Since 1880, 12,959 girls and 3,676,654 boys in the U.S. have been named David (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #561 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 1960. In 2025 it ranked #35 for boys, with 6,801 babies given the name.
Names similar to David
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for David
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David FAQ
What does the name David mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann). From Middle English David, Davyd, Davyde, from Old English Dauid, David, from Late Latin Dāvīd, from Koine Greek Δαυῑ̈́δ (Dauī̈́d), from Biblical Hebrew דָּוִד (dāwiḏ, literally “beloved”).
What is the origin of the name David?
David is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name David?
Since 1880, 12,959 girls and 3,676,654 boys in the U.S. have been named David (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #561 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 1960. In 2025 it ranked #35 for boys, with 6,801 babies given the name.
Is David a boy or girl name?
David is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12,959 girls and 3,676,654 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.