Baby Name Profile
David
#127 all-timeHebrew originMostly a boy's name (100%)biblical
The Baby Notebook app is free to downloadWhat does David mean?
“beloved, darling”
David is a name of Hebrew origin.
David year by year
2026*
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outside top 250
2025
#213
2024
#180
2023
#89
2022
#140
2021
#225
2020
#77
2019
#146
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Other spellings of David
DaviDavisDovid
Famous people named David
- David Bowieinfluential musician, actor, and cultural icon
- David Beckhamrenowned footballer and global sports icon
- David Copperfieldworld-famous illusionist and magician
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