David

Inherently warm and loving, David is a classic boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “beloved” and “uncle”. This biblical title was immortalized by the renowned King David, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah. King David is the hero of 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 has variations in many languages across the globe. Historically, David has spent many years in the Top 10 names for boys in the US and has yet to leave the Top 100. Despite its enduring popularity, people over on The Bump community forum don't think David has lost its magic. Member Middlesnpoddles says, "It's one of those names that people think is overused, but really it's not. Maybe it used to be, but people are so caught up in unique and trendy names today that David and John get left behind. I love love love the name!"

With countless famous historical figures and celebrities named David, your kiddo will have many honorable footsteps to follow throughout life. What’s more, David's endearing meaning “beloved” will always remind your child of your never-ending love.

Fun Facts About the Name David

• The #5 boy name of the century: According to official Social Security Administration (SSA) historical records spanning the last 100 years, David ranks as the 5th most popular male name in the US. It's right up there with classics like Michael, John, James, and Robert.
• The star of 1960: David ranked #1 in 1960, briefly dethroning the powerhouse that is Michael, before popping back to #2 the year after.
• The father of many last names: Because David is such a significant name throughout Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions and communities, it has amassed an impressive number of last names from several languages and cultures. Some examples are Davis, Davidson, Dawson, McDaid, Davidovich, Dawidowski, Davidian, Davitashvili, and Daoudi.