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David
BoyMeaning of David: Hebrew: 'beloved'
David is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 35th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 64th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#35
6,801 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#64
788 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
3,689,613
First recorded 1880 · peak 1955
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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