Meaning

Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Beloved."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Hebrew, German, Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Background story

Some believe David originated as a nursery word meaning ''darling.'' Others think it means ''Hero.'' The story of King David, as recounted in Jewish scripture, supports the second theory.

When he was just a shepherd boy, taking supplies to his elder brothers (soldiers in the Hebrew army), David heard the arrogant challenge of the Philistine champion, Goliath. To everyone's astonishment, David killed the giant using a sling as his only weapon.

This is merely the most famous episode in a life filled with adventure, adversity, triumph and loss. The picture of David that emerges from the tales is a study in contradictions -- ruthless soldier and tender poet, faithful friend and dominating monarch, selfish sinner and devoted follower of God.

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Statistics for the name David (male)

• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name David was ranked as number on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2006, the boy name David was ranked as number 13 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name David was ranked as number 13 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name David was ranked as number 14 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name David was ranked as number 14 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name David was ranked as number 13 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1996, the boy name David was ranked as number 48 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name David was ranked as number 49 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name David was ranked as number 47 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name David was ranked as number 47 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name David was ranked as number 49 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name David was ranked as number 48 on the most popular name for newborn babies