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Boy name

David

David is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “beloved.” It currently ranks #27 for US boys and is steady.

Meaning
Beloved.
Origin
Hebrew
US rank
#25
Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
D

David's popularity over time

→ Steady
#27 in 2023Peak rank #17US SSA · boys
#1#16#31201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about David

What does the name David mean?

David means "Beloved." and is of Hebrew origin.

Is David a boy or girl name?

David is most commonly used as a boy name in the United States.

How popular is the name David?

David ranked #27 for US boys in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been steady (peak rank #17).

How many syllables are in David?

David has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

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