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Boy Name

David

"Beloved, dear friend"

Ranked #30 for boys

About the Name David

Meaning

Beloved, dear friend

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

D

Boy Rank

#30

David is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Beloved, dear friend" and is currently ranked #30 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#3
1950
#2
1960
#3
1970
#6
1980
#12
1990
#15
2000
#22
2010
#30
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named David

  • DB David Bowie
  • DB David Beckham
  • DA David Attenborough

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
D
Origin
Hebrew

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