David
d(a)-vid
Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:40
Meaning:beloved
David held the top spot in the country for just one year, 1960, but has remained a steady and constant presence in the top 20 for decades. It is both a biblical name and a royal name, thanks to King David, who as a boy defeated the giant Goliath with his slingshot. The young shepherd also happened to be a poet, a musician who played the lyre, a soldier, a statesman and a prophet. David is a name that belongs to no single country or religion. Two medieval kings of Scotland and the patron saint of Wales also bear the name.
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Famous Davids
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- 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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Source: Social Security Administration
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