Dawud
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Beloved; dear one
Origin: Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one)
Popularity: Ranked #3144 in 2025 with 38 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Davud, meaning beloved; dear one.
Similar names: dawoud, daud, daoud, daouda, davud, dawid, dawood
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Dawud? About 1 in 87,592 babies born in 2025 were named Dawud, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dawud
What does the name Dawud mean?
Dawud means “Beloved; dear one” from Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dawud?
Dawud has Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one) origin. The traditional meaning is “Beloved; dear one”.
How popular is Dawud?
Dawud ranked #3128 in 2025 — given to 38 babies that year.
When was Dawud most popular?
Dawud peaked in 2023 with 45 babies registered that year.
Is Dawud a boy or girl name?
Dawud is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dawuds in registered births are male.
Is the name Dawud rising or falling in popularity?
Dawud has risen 230 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3358 in 2020 to #3128 in 2025.
How long has Dawud been recorded?
Dawud appears in birth records across 56 years — from 1970 through 2025.