Male Name · Hebrew

David Meaning

Beloved — biblical king

22Numerology
#35Popularity Rank
5Letters
Quick Facts

David at a Glance

OriginHebrew
GenderMale
PronunciationDAY-vid
Popularity Rank#35
Peak Yearcontinuous
Numerology22 — Master Builder
Zodiac AffinityCapricorn, Leo, Aquarius
Meaning

What Does the Name David Mean?

David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning beloved. The biblical King David — slayer of Goliath, author of psalms, ancestor of Jesus — gave the name unparalleled cultural weight across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Two Scottish kings, the great Renaissance sculptor (Michelangelo's David), and countless Davids in modern arts and politics. Continuously top 30 in the US for over 100 years.

Personality

David Personality & Numerology

People with the name David carry the vibration of numerology number 22 — Master Builder. This means realizes massive vision. The energy of David tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.

Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of David into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For David, the result is 22.

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Notable

Famous People Named David

⭐ King David (biblical)
⭐ David Beckham
⭐ David Bowie
⭐ David Attenborough
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Variations, Nicknames & Pairings

Variations

Dawid, Davide, Dovid, Dawit

Nicknames

Dave, Davy

Middle Name Ideas

James, Alexander, Michael, Anthony, Lee

FAQ

David — Common Questions

What does the name David mean?

Beloved — biblical king

Where does the name David come from?

The name David has Hebrew origins, with peak popularity around continuous.

What is the numerology of the name David?

Using the Pythagorean numerology system, David reduces to 22 — Master Builder. People with this name vibration are often realizes massive vision.

Which zodiac signs match the name David?

The name David resonates strongly with Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.

What are similar names to David?

Common variations include Dawid, Davide, Dovid, Dawit.

Is David a popular name?

David currently ranks at #35 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around continuous.

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