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Daoud
♂ Boy
Pronounced dah-OOD /dɑˈud/Medium
Meaning: The Arabic form of David (Dawud) — from the Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved; dear'Low
In 30 seconds: Beloved: Daoud is the Arabic form of David. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'dah-OOD').
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MeaningThe Arabic form of David (Dawud) — from the Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved; dear'
U.S. rank (2024)#9153 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 272
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Daoud is the Arabic form of David (Dawud) — from the Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved; dear'. A crisp, classic name (said 'dah-OOD').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, beloved at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? David is Hebrew 'beloved' — Daoud is the Arabic form (Dawud), crisp and classic (said 'dah-OOD').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Daoud — Arabic form of David
Variations
DawudDaudDawood
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What does the name Daoud mean?
Daoud is the Arabic form of David — Hebrew 'beloved; dear'.
How do you pronounce Daoud?
It's said dah-OOD /dud/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Daoud a boy or girl name?
Daoud is a boy's name.
How popular is Daoud?
Daoud is a very rare name in the U.S.