Gender:

Boy

 Origin:

Hebrew

 Usage:

English, Jewish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Slovene, German, biblical

 Meaning:

The meaning of the name David is "beloved," according to most authorities. He was the most famous of the kings of Israel. The story of his defeat of Goliath is one of the most famous in the bible.

 Popularity:

David is number 77 in Today's Top Names!

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 2008 Rank:

14

 2007 Rank:

12

 2006 Rank:

13

 2005 Rank:

14

 2004 Rank:

14