Dawid

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Pronounced DAH-veed /ˈdɑ.vid/Medium

Meaning: The Polish/Afrikaans form of David — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'; the second king of Israel; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Dawid is the Polish David. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAH-veed'). We note the biblical link.

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Origin LowPolish, Hebrew

MeaningThe Polish/Afrikaans form of David — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'; the second king of Israel; we note the biblical link

U.S. rank (2025)#12468 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 380

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

Dawid is the Polish/Afrikaans form of David — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'; the second king of Israel (we note the biblical link). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAH-veed').

In the U.S. it appears in Polish and South African families. Rare in this spelling, beloved at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? David is 'beloved' in Hebrew (the second king of Israel) — Dawid is the Polish form, crisp and classic (note the W reads 'V'; we note the biblical link; said 'DAH-veed').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — David — Polish; Hebrew; biblical

Variations

DavidDovidDawud

Nicknames

Dawi

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David— the standard spelling

Dovid— a fellow Hebrew/Yiddish David form

Dawud— the Arabic form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dawid mean?

Dawid is the Polish form of David — Hebrew 'beloved'; the second king of Israel. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Dawid?

It's said DAH-veed /ˈdɑ.vid/ — two syllables, stress on the first (Polish W reads 'V').

Is Dawid a boy or girl name?

Dawid is a boy's name.

How popular is Dawid?

Dawid is a very rare spelling in the U.S.