Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
Pronunciation: DAY-vid, /ˈdeɪvɪd/, D EY V IH D
Popularity Rank: #10
David is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved' or 'uncle'. In the Bible, David was a king of Israel known for his bravery and as a great warrior. The name is popular in many different cultures and has been used throughout history.
The name David is of Hebrew origin and means Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel, Beloved One. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
David is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Spain, and 101 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DAY-vid
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdeɪvɪd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D EY V IH D
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name David is recorded 1,112,773 times globally, ranking it as the 10th most common name worldwide.
David is most prevalent in United States of America, with 212,456 occurrences, making it the 3th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name David is found among 1 in every 4 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3 | 1 : 9 |
| United Kingdom | #1 | 1 : 5 |
| Spain | #8 | 1 : 6 |
| France | #3 | 1 : 13 |
| Colombia | #10 | 1 : 14 |
| Mexico | #18 | 1 : 15 |
| Peru | #13 | 1 : 31 |
| Nigeria | #13 | 1 : 42 |
| Italy | #222 | 1 : 45 |
| South Africa | #9 | 1 : 90 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name David from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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