boy's name
Daud
dah-OOD (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 687
Daud is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Daud is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 22 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 32,934 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Daud Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 75 |
How Popular Is Daud?
In 2025, Daud was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Daud Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Daud Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Da'ud | Da'ud is Daud written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Daud
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Daud Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Daud over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Daud
- Arabic dah-OOD
Sibling Names for Daud
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Daud — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Daud
How popular is the name Daud?
In 2025, Daud was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Daud a girl's or a boy's name?
Daud is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Daud?
Daud has 2 syllables.
When was Daud most popular?
Daud peaked in 2017, when 22 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Daud a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Daud currently ranks #1,647 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.