Meaning: In the name David — a name that tastes of earth and iron
Origin: Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #4
Total births: 50,892
History: David surged in Irish popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming one of the most common names on school rolls from Cork to Donegal. While Hebrew in origin, it found an Irish home partly through devotion to St. David and partly through cultural exchange with Britain. David O'Leary became a celebrated Irish footballer, while numerous Davids have captained GAA county teams. The name peaked in the 1970s but remains well-loved across all 32 counties.
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