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Origin and meaning of David



Gender:
Historical gender:
Usage over the past 5 years:
Boys - 99% (106,229 births)
Girls - 1% (151 births)
Source: US SSA data
boy Boy
boy Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Beloved
More info:

The exact derivation of the Hebrew name David is uncertain, but it is generally accepted that David derives from some nursery word or nickname that means "darling" or "beloved."

The first recorded use of the name David is in the Old Testament of the Bible. David was a King of Israel and Judah. When he was a boy, he killed Golliath (a giant) with a stone launched from a slingshot. According to the Gospels, Jesus Christ is descended from David.

Historically, David was predominantly used by Jewish families in the US. The UK does not have this same historical context. It is used by a wider variety of people as St. David (Dewi) is a patron saint of Wales, and David is a name used by some medieval rulers of Scotland.

David is the name given to a famous Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo.

David has been a common name among royalty throughout several countries from the time of the biblical King David.

David is the name of several popular American actors, entertainers, and musicians including David Arquette, David Boreanaz, David Hasselhoff, and David Bowie.

Pronunciation:
› DAY vid
› dah VEED
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Ranks 19th in the latest U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby boy names. Show popularity chart
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Meaning of David: The exact derivation of the Hebrew name David is uncertain, but it is generally accepted that David derives from some nursery word or nickname that means "darling" or "beloved

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