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Duvid

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOO-vid /ˈdu.vɪd/High

Meaning: Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd-kingHigh

In 30 seconds: David, in warm Yiddish tones: Duvid is the Ashkenazi way of saying the great 'beloved' name — the shepherd-king of Israel. Traditional, tender, and rooted in faith.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningYiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd-king
U.S. rank (2025)#3873 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819962025

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

Duvid is the Yiddish and Ashkenazi Hebrew pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd who became Israel's greatest king and psalmist. The Duvid spelling reflects traditional Ashkenazi and Hasidic usage.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families. Rare, beloved at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Duvid is simply David as pronounced in Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi communities — the same beloved shepherd-king who slew Goliath and wrote the Psalms.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — David — root etymology

Variations

DavidDovidDuvi

Nicknames

Duvi

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If you like Duvid…

Dovid— a fellow Ashkenazi spelling of David
David— the standard form
Shmuel— a companion Ashkenazi-spelled name
Mendel— another traditional Yiddish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duvid mean?

Duvid is the Yiddish form of David, Hebrew for 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Duvid?

It's said DOO-vid /ˈdu.vɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Duvid a boy or girl name?

Duvid is a boy's name.

How popular is Duvid?

Duvid is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox Jewish communities.

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