Nadav
Nadav is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Generous, noble, or willing.
Origin and history
Nadav is a traditional Hebrew masculine name that means generous or noble. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of the eldest son of Aaron. While relatively rare overall in the United States, it maintains steady usage within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
771 babies in the United States have been named Nadav since 1880. It ranks #3905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1813.
States where it is most popular
- NY (58.8 %)
- CA (41.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 251 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Famous people named Nadav
- Nadav Lapid: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Nadav Guedj: Singer
Fun facts
- Nadav was a figure in the Book of Exodus, recognized as the eldest son of Aaron.
- While a classic ancient name, Nadav remains a popular given name in modern Israel.