David is a classic Hebrew boy’s name that means “beloved” and is frequently related to the phrase used to identify an “uncle.” The well-known King D, who was the second king of ancient Israel, is credited with popularizing this famous biblical title. One of the most prominent figures in the religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam is King David, who is also the protagonist in the narrative of David and Goliath. Over the years, this name has become incredibly popular across various languages, including Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Croatian. There are numerous notable people in history and in popular culture with the surname David; so, the baby will have enough role models to look up to. Aside from that, the cute meaning of “beloved” will serve as a constant reminder to the baby of your affection for them.
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Similar Names like David
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| Daxton | Desmond |
| Drew | Derek |
| Davis | Darren |
| Devin | Dustin |
| Daniel | Dylan |
| Donovan | Dorian |
| Duncan | Declan |
| Damian |
More Names Like David That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Benjamin | Matthew |
| Samuel | Andrew |
| Alexander | Ethan |
| Nathan | Christopher |
| Caleb | Michael |
| Isaac | Daniel |
| Elijah | Gabriel |
| Jonathan |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for David? Great choices include the following:
| Olivia | Isabella |
| Sophia | Nathan |
| Benjamin | Ella |
| Emily | Matthew |
| Grace | Chloe |
| Samuel | Ava |
| Abigail | Noah |
| Lucas |
