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Johndavid

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Pronounced JON-DAY-vid /ˌdʒɑnˈdeɪ.vɪd/High

Meaning: Compound of John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved'), given as one nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Two great names, joined: Johndavid fuses John — 'God is gracious' — with David, 'beloved'. Traditional, devout, and Southern-warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningCompound of John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved'), given as one name
U.S. rank (2024)#4476 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,229

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719672024

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

Johndavid is a compound of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — and David — Dawid, 'beloved' — given as a single name (common in the American South). Doubly devout and traditional.

It registers thinly as one word. Rare, gracious-and-beloved at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Johndavid joins two of the most beloved biblical names — John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved') — in the Southern double-name tradition.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — John / David — compound name

Variations

John DavidJohn-DavidJohnathandavid

Nicknames

JDJohn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johndavid mean?

Johndavid joins John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved').

How do you pronounce Johndavid?

It's said JON-DAY-vid /ˌdʒɑnˈdeɪ.vɪd/ — stress on John and Day.

Is Johndavid a boy or girl name?

Johndavid is a boy's name.

How popular is Johndavid?

Johndavid is a rare name in the U.S.

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