Dawood
Meaningform of David · Arabic
Dawood is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of David”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funDawood starts and ends with the same letter, D. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationDawood is having its moment right now. Most Dawoods are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Dawood would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 68,493 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryDawood first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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About the name Dawood
Dawood is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “form of David”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Dawood
What does the name Dawood mean?
Dawood means “form of David” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dawson (“son of David”), Davis (“son of David”), Dawud (“form of David”) and Davidson (“son of David”).
What is the origin of the name Dawood?
Dawood is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Dawood a boy or girl name?
Dawood is a boy name. In 2025, 25 US boys were named Dawood.
How popular is the name Dawood?
Dawood ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #4,002. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,895 places.
What names are similar to Dawood?
If you like Dawood, you might also like Dawson, Davis, Dawud and Davidson.
What should I know before naming my baby Dawood?
Dawood is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of David”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.