David
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced DAY-vid
Verified name
What does David mean?
Beloved
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 35 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 73 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dave, Davey
Variant: Davide, Davy
Related: Dafydd, Daviti
Using David across cultures
King of Israel and biblical warrior hero.
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