Dovid
Dovid is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Dovid is the Yiddish and traditional Ashkenazi Hebrew form of the biblical name David. It carries the classic meaning 'beloved'. In the United States, it is widely used within Jewish communities, maintaining steady popularity among parents seeking a traditional Hebrew rendering.
Popularity in the United States
3,394 babies in the United States have been named Dovid since 1880. It ranks #2204 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1122.
States where it is most popular
- NY (52.4 %)
- NJ (43.5 %)
- MD (1.9 %)
- CA (1.1 %)
- FL (0.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 216 |
| 1990-2000 | 373 |
| 2000-2010 | 695 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020-2029 | 914 |
Famous people named Dovid
- Dovid Feinstein: Rabbi, Scholar
Nicknames
Dov, Dovi
Fun facts
- Dovid reflects the Ashkenazi Hebrew and Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name David.
- It directly references the biblical King David, renowned for his leadership and authorship of the Psalms.