Names Starting With D
BoyHebrew#22 in 2025
David
David is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved.” It ranked #22 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
DAY-vid
meaning & origin
The name David means “beloved.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Dawid, meaning beloved. King David of Israel is one of the Bible's central figures, celebrated as warrior, poet, and monarch. The name has been continuously popular across millennia.
popularity over time
#252020
#252021
#242022
#232023
#222024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #22 |
| 2023 | #23 |
| 2022 | #24 |
| 2021 | #25 |
| 2020 | #25 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named David
- David Bowie
- David Beckham
- David Attenborough
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