About the name David
Shepherd, poet, giant-killer and king, the biblical David gave this name a range no other can match. It is the patron name of Wales, a fixture in Jewish families for three thousand years, and still one of the very few names that works in almost every language without alteration.
David is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced DAY-vid. On the NameRarity scale it scores 10 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 1950s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is David?
David sits at approximately #32 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,980 people per million carry it — about 1 in 251. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 4.
Famous people named David
- David AttenboroughEnglish broadcaster and natural historian
- David BowieEnglish musician born David Robert Jones
- David BeckhamEnglish footballer and former England captain
Spellings and variants of David
Names similar to David
Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Caleb
KAY-leb
Whole-hearted
Ethan
EE-thun
Firm, enduring
Ezra
EZ-ruh
Help, helper
Isaac
EYE-zik
He will laugh
Isaiah
eye-ZAY-uh
Salvation of the Lord
James
JAYMZ
Supplanter, one who follows
David — frequently asked questions
What does the name David mean?
David means "Beloved". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce David?
David is pronounced DAY-vid, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name David?
David scores 10 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 251 people carry it — about 3,980 per million.
What is the numerology number for David?
David carries the expression number 22, known as The Master Builder. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 3.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for David?
The lucky number for David is 22 (with 4, 13, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Antique Copper. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Tiger's Eye.
Is David a popular name?
David currently sits around rank #32 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1950s.