US Popularity:6127
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Beloved friend, beloved
Dawud is an alternate spelling of the name Dawood, a boy’s name of Arabic and Hebrew origin. Dawud means “Beloved friend, beloved” and is the Arabic form of David, which stems from Hebrew. David is a significant figure from the Old Testament, a king of Israel famed for taking on the giant Goliath with just a sling and a stone. The biblical David is an important individual in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike. Whether you want to honor your religion or simply like the name for its lovely meaning, baby Dawud will undeniably be a beloved and adorable new addition to your family.

Dawud Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Dawud is currently #6127 in U.S. births
Boy:Dawud is currently #2842 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2842
in 2023
+ 634
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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