Countries
63
David Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
David is a popular boy name in 63 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
David is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 6.8 across 63 ranked entries.
David is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as beloved.
David appears across 63 countries, especially in Africa, Europe, and Asia, including Israel, Austria, and Guyana.
Common forms and related variants include Dave, Dávid, and Davy.
Pronunciation references include dah-VEED, DAH-vid, DAV-id, and DAY-vid.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Common meanings: A classic Hebrew name meaning 'beloved.' Famously held by King David of Israel, it symbolizes leadership, creativity (as the psalmist), and faith.
Pronunciation samples: dah-VEED, DAH-vid, DAV-id, DAY-vid | IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪd/, ˈdǎʋid, daˈvid, david
Variants and aliases: Dave, Dávid, Davy
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Europe
Asia
Central America