David Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

David Name at a Glance

Name	David
Meaning	Beloved or friend. The Old Testament David killed the giant Goliath in 10th Century BC, then succeeded Saul as King of Israel.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name David Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, David means “Beloved or friend. The Old Testament David killed the giant Goliath in 10th Century BC, then succeeded Saul as King of Israel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

David Name Origin

Our database records David under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is David a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, David is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name David

When considering David for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.