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At a Glance: Name: David – Meaning: beloved – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAY-vid
David is a Hebrew name meaning beloved, pronounced DAY-vid. It has a classic feel that goes back generations, the kind of name parents recognize instantly without it ever feeling trendy or new.
Meaning & Origin of David
Meaning: Beloved.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce David
Phonetic: DAY-vid IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪd/
Popularity of David
David reached #1 in the U.S. in 1960, when 85,908 baby boys were given the name; by 2024 it ranked #31, with 7,317 boys named David that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name David mean?
Beloved. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/David)
How do you pronounce David?
David is pronounced DAY-vid (IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪd/).
Is David a popular name right now?
David peaked at #1 in 1960 and is ranked #31 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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