Namesake.

Dawud

Boy #2810 in 2023

Dawud is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Dawud

Popularity, 1970–2023
45 births in 2023
1970 2023

947 U.S. births recorded from 1970–2023.

Peak year
2023
45 babies
First recorded
1970
53 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Prophet

دَاوُد

Dāwūd

Dawud (David) is the prophet-king to whom God revealed the Zabur (Psalms). He is remembered for his devotion, his beautiful recitation that made mountains and birds join him in praise, and his wise judgments.

From the Qur’an

"Be patient over what they say, and remember Our servant Dawud, the possessor of strength. Indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back."

— Qur’an, Sad 38:17

"And We subjected the mountains, with Dawud, exalting [Allah], and the birds [as well]. And We were the doers."

— Qur’an, Al-Anbiya 21:79

David / Dawud

King and prophet, the giver of the Psalms (Zabur). Named in the Qur’an as Dawud, slayer of Goliath (Jalut).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.