Dawud
- Pronunciation
- [Da-wud]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Arabic Form Of David
- Origin
- Arabic
Dawud Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 991 baby boys have been named Dawud. The name peaked in 2023 with 45 US births that year (rank #2810). In 2024, ranked #2877 nationally — 67 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Dawud
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dawud births are: New York (64), New Jersey (42), Pennsylvania (39).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Dawud
If you like Dawud's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dawud's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Dawud
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Compare Dawud to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dawud against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).