David
DAY-vid
Popularity
#12438
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
3,682,683
Peak Year
#86,450 in 1955
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
David is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'. It is primarily known from the biblical King David, a shepherd who became a great king.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
King David
Biblical King of Israel, ancestor of Jesus
David Bowie
Influential English singer, songwriter, and actor
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