Dovid
Meaningbeloved · Hebrew form of David
- US rank
- #1,212
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,212 in 2025
167 babies were named Dovid in the US in 2025. It has climbed 96 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1957–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dovid you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,225 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dovid, 167 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dovid would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDovid first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearDovid is at its all-time high right now: #1,212 in 2025.
- Then vs nowDovid is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,483 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,225.
- TrendDovid has climbed 96 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,212. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDovid is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #99, followed by New York (#419) and Maryland (#634). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningDovid is a Hebrew form of David, which means “beloved”.
About the name Dovid
Dovid is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “beloved”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-vid”. US birth records list Dovid for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 60 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,212 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,212, with 167 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,304,348 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 961,538 boys |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 173,010 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 85,763 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 52,002 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,785 boys |
| 2010s | 57 | 17,416 boys |
| 2020s | 88 | 11,336 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Dovid
What does the name Dovid mean?
Dovid means “beloved” in Hebrew, as a form of David.
What is the origin of the name Dovid?
Dovid has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Dovid a boy or girl name?
Dovid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dovid?
Dovid ranked #1,212 for US boys in 2025, given to 167 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,212).