boy's name
Dawud
dah-WOOD (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,004
England and Wales
#391
2025 births
Dawud is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 38 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Dawud is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 126 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 4,971 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dawud 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 | 33 |
| 2000s | 286 |
| 2010s | 722 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 622 |
How Popular Is Dawud?
In 2025, Dawud was given to 106 babies in England and Wales, ranking #391 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Dawud 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 Dawud Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Dawûd | Dawûd is a rare spelling of Dawud, written with a circumflex and recorded about 40 times, mostly in France. | 40 |
| Da'wud | Da'wud is Dawud written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Dawud
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dawud Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dawud over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dawud
- Arabic dah-WOOD
Sibling Names for Dawud
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dawud — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dawud
How popular is the name Dawud?
In 2025, Dawud was given to 106 babies in England and Wales, ranking #391 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Dawud a girl's or a boy's name?
Dawud is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dawud?
Dawud has 2 syllables.
When was Dawud most popular?
Dawud peaked in 2024, when 126 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Dawud a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dawud currently ranks #391 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.