David
David is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘beloved’. Derived from the Hebrew name ‘Dawid’, it is one of the most enduring and universally popular names across cultures and religions. The name carries significant biblical importance through King David, the second king of Israel, and has maintained consistent popularity for centuries.
Popularity of the name David in different countries
- David Consistently popular in the United States, ranking in the top 30 boys' names for over a century and frequently in the top 20.
- David Extremely popular in the United Kingdom as a classic name with royal connections and biblical significance.
- David Very common in Spain and Latin American countries as David, maintaining top popularity for generations.
- David Highly popular in France as David, appreciated for its biblical heritage and timeless appeal.
- David Widely used across Europe, the Middle East, and globally in various forms, making it truly international.
Variants and similar names to David
- Dawid (Hebrew (original form))
- Dávid (Hungarian, Slovak)
- Davide (Italian)
- Dawud (Arabic)
- Dave (English (diminutive))
Famous characters named David
Books
- David Copperfield – David Copperfield The protagonist whose life story from childhood to maturity forms one of Dickens' most autobiographical novels.
- David – The Bible King David of Israel, the shepherd boy who defeated Goliath and became one of the most important biblical figures.
- David – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader One of the Pevensie children who appears in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
- David – A Tale of Two Cities Various minor characters named David appear throughout this historical novel of the French Revolution.
Anime
- David – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners David Martinez is the main protagonist, a street kid who becomes a cybernetic mercenary in Night City.
- David – Fullmetal Alchemist Minor characters named David appear throughout the series, typically as soldiers or townspeople.
Movies
- David – A.I. Artificial Intelligence David is the highly advanced robotic child who yearns to become real and earn his human mother's love.
- David – The Lost Boys David is the charismatic and dangerous vampire leader played by Kiefer Sutherland.
TVSeries
- David – Schitt's Creek David Rose is the pansexual, dramatic son of the wealthy Rose family adjusting to small-town life.
- David – Six Feet Under David Fisher is the responsible, closeted gay funeral director struggling with his family and identity.
Videogames
- David – The Last of Us David is the charismatic but dangerous leader of a cannibalistic survivor group encountered during winter.
- David – Cyberpunk 2077 David Martinez appears in the game's lore and is featured in the Edgerunners anime adaptation.
- David – Resident Evil 6 Various minor characters named David appear throughout the Resident Evil series as soldiers and survivors.
- David – Mass Effect series David Anderson is the respected Alliance officer and mentor to Commander Shepard throughout the trilogy.
