David
day-vid
Popularity:45
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Beloved; Uncle
David is a classic boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “beloved” and “uncle.” This biblical title was popularised by the renowned King David, the second king of ancient Israel. King David is the hero from the story of David and Goliath and a revered figure in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The name David has since taken the world by storm and consistently remains a favorite in the US. With countless famous historical figures and celebrities named David, baby will have many honorable footsteps to follow throughout life. What’s more, the endearing connotation “beloved” will always remind baby David of how much you love them.
Famous People Named David
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- David Alan GrierActor
- David BeckhamSoccer Player
- David BowieSinger
- David CrosbySinger
- David Edward HughesInventor
- David HockneyArtist
- David JusticeBaseball Player
- David LeanDirector
- David LettermanComedian
- David RobinsonBasketball Player
- David SchwimmerActor
- David ThewlisActor
- Larry DavidComedian
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