Meaning
beloved, dear
Origin
David is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 23 countries (AO, AT, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, ES, FR, GB, GE, GT, HU, IR, IS, IT, JM, MX, NG, NL, PE, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- classic
- strong
- religious
- international
- masculine
Famous people named David
- King David
- Davíð Oddsson (Icelandic politician)
Variations
Davide, Dávid (Hungarian), Davide (Italian), David (English)
Nicknames
Dave, Davy
Popularity
David appears in 23 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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